adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
autant
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From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
bien
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From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
Carlists
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From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
exitsnounUS /ˈeɡzɪts/
plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
faut
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From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Nearly half of Spain was for Don Carlos.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
l'innocence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
NearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly half of Spain was for Don Carlos.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/
a chain of mountains between France and Spain
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
que
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
REPARATIONnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
s'en
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
sidedverbUS /ˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “side” — take sides for or against
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
southernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
thinningnounUS /ˈθɪnɪŋ/
the act of diluting something
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
trouve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPARATION ‘Il s’en faut bien que l’innocence trouve autant de protection que le crime.’
unfedadjective
not fed
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
unpaidadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪd/
not paid
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR those minded to leave Spain at this time, there was but one route, namely, the south, for the northern exits were closed by the Carlists, still in power there, though thinning fast.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Church sided with him, and the best soldiers were those who, unpaid, unfed, and half clad, fought on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees for a man who dared not lead them.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Indeed, Don Carlos was now illustrating the fact, which any may learn by the study of the world’s history, that it is not the great causes, but the great men, who have made and destroyed nations.
