100,000
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From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
(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 The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
Belgrano
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From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
increase twofold
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel sure of it," replied Don Roderigo.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel sure of it," replied Don Roderigo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I feel sure of it," replied Don Roderigo.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
Manuel
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From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
come together
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
PoncenounUS /ˈpoʊnseɪ/
a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I feel sure of it," replied Don Roderigo.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
Roderigo
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From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
SPAINnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I feel sure of it," replied Don Roderigo.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
VICEROYnounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The revenues of government from all sources little exceeded $100,000 a month, the expenditure was more than double, in addition to which there was a heavy debt incurred in repelling the second invasion of the English.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW THE VICEROY PLACED A SWORD IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF SPAIN The first great difficulties which beset the new Viceroy arose from the same cause which had so greatly hampered his predecessor, the empty state of the treasury.
which person or people
From this reading The Viceroy applied, in the first place, to the Spanish residents for a loan, his request was refused; in his perplexity he turned for counsel to Don Roderigo Ponce de Leon, who in reply laid before him the memorial on free trade, which had been drawn up by Don Manuel Belgrano.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You think that by opening our ports to the English we shall increase the revenue sufficiently to meet all the expenditure?" said the Viceroy.
