293
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From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
313
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From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
316
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From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
321
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From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
326
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From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
Abderahman
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From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
Alfonso
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From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
BeginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
Burgos
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From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
CapitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
CASTILEnounUS /ˌkæˈstaɪl/
a region of central Spain; a former kingdom that comprised most of modern Spain and united with Aragon to form Spain in 1479
From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
CastronounUS /ˈkæstroʊ/
Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
CHRONICLEnounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
CordovanounUS /ˌkɔːrˈdoʊvə/
Spanish explorer who discovered Yucatan (1475-1526)
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
DefensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
having made preparations
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
FERNAN
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From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
GONZALEZ
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From this reading 293 CHRONICLE OF FERNAN GONZALEZ, COUNT OF CASTILE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
How
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From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
InstallationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
Insurrections
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From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Introduction.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
Lara
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From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
MoslemsnounUS /ˈmɑːzləmz/
plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
MosquenounUS /mɑːsk/
(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
Muñon
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From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
Palm-tree
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From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
Quirce
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From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
witty remark
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
San
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From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
SovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
SpoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
thereupon
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From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
TriumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
UndisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading 313 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.—His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading 316 Of the Sally from Burgos, and Surprise of the Castle of Lara.—Capitulation of the Town.—Visit to Alfonso the Great, King of Leon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Triumphs of Abderahman.—The Palm-tree which he planted, and the Verses he composed thereupon.—Insurrections.—His Enemies subdued.—Undisputed Sovereign of the Moslems of Spain.—Begins the famous Mosque in Cordova.—His Death.
Xeriz
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From this reading 321 Expedition against the Fortress of Muñon.—Desperate Defense of the Moors.—Enterprise against Castro Xeriz. 326
