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From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
Alfonso
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From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
BalladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
CidnounUS /sɪd/
the United States Army's principal law enforcement agency responsible for the conduct of criminal investigations for all levels of the Army anywhere in the world
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
the specified day of the month
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
give a description of
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
divisible by two
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
come together
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
RomancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the earliest of these do not in their present form date far back of 1500.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Both rest in part upon historical sources, in part upon legend and tradition.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading These ballads derive from all sources, but chiefly from the Cid legend, which is here treated in a lyric, sentimental, popular, and at times even vulgar tone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides these two epic poems, we have in the earlier Spanish literature two chronicles in prose which describe the life of the Cid,--'The General Chronicle of Alfonso the Learned' and 'The Chronicle of the Cid,' the latter being drawn from the former.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two centuries and more after the Poem, we meet with the Romances or Ballads of the Cid.
