887
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From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
Belchidez
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Bella
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
brought into existence
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
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 Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
CharlemagnenounUS /ˈʃɑːrləmeɪn/
king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
having made preparations
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Doña
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Fernan
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From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
Gonzalez
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From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
GothicadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːθɪk/
characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
hardily
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From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
HistoriansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
How
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From this reading 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 Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
InstallationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
immediately past
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Maron
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From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
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 His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Nuño
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Installation of Fernan Gonzalez as Count of Castile.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Quirce
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From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
Roderick
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
San
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From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
Sancho
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From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
SpoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
Sulanoun
type genus of the Sulidae
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Historians trace his descent to Nuño Belchidez, nephew of the Emperor Charlemagne, and Doña Sula Bella, granddaughter to the Prince Don Sancho, rightful sovereign of Spain, but superseded by Roderick, the last of the Gothic kings.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Fernan Gonzalez was hardily educated among the mountains in a strong place called Maron, in the house of Martin Gonzalez, a gallant and veteran cavalier.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His First Campaign against the Moors.—Victory of San Quirce.—How the Count disposed of the Spoils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The renowned Fernan Gonzalez, the most complete hero of his time, was born about the year 887.
