used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
anew
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
in addition
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
besiegeverbUS /bɪˈsiːdʒ/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
Boabdil
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From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
Boadbil
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From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
cause to be bored
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
GranadanounUS /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/
a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
IMPRESSESnounUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪz/
plural of “impress” — the act of coercing someone into government service
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
MoorishnounUS /ˈmʊrɪʃ/
a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
Muza
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From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
come into possession of
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
on-the
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From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
determined
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
Salobrena
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From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Boadbil followed up his late success with a series of brilliant assaults on-the neighbouring fortresses.
VARYINGadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Thither, then, accompanied by Muza, the Moorish king bore his victorious standard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IMPRESSES EACH CHARACTER WITH A VARYING DIE.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Could he obtain this town, Boabdil, by establishing communication between the sea and Granada, would both be enabled to avail himself of the assistance of his African allies, and also prevent the Spaniards from cutting off supplies to the city, should they again besiege it.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading Granada, like a strong man bowed to the ground, wrenched one after one the bands that had crippled her liberty and strength; and, at length, after regaining a considerable portion of the surrounding territory, the king resolved to lay siege to the seaport of Salobrena.
