used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
anew
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
Barclay
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From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
BUNGAY
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From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
CLAYnounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
ColoniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
etc
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From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
garrisons
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From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
GuidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
misrulenounUS /mɪsˈruːl/
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
Spanish-American
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From this reading Exactly a century has passed since the French invasion of Spain gave the signal for a general revolt of the Spanish-American Colonies.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
SUFFOLK
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From this reading RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, BREAD STREET HILL, E.C., AND BUNGAY, SUFFOLK.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of ’King of the Air,’ ’Barclay of the Guides,’ etc., etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Her garrisons, again and again reinforced from the mother country, fought a losing fight, with the old-time Spanish gallantry that had won for Ferdinand the Empire of the West.
a late time of life
From this reading In the twenty years’ struggle that ensued, Spain paid in kind for more than three centuries of Colonial misrule.
