used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
BARBAROSSAnoun
Holy Roman Emperor from 1152 to 1190; conceded supremacy to the pope; drowned leading the Third Crusade (1123-1190)
From this reading WHAT BEFEL BARBAROSSA.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
BEFEL
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From this reading WHAT BEFEL BARBAROSSA.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
Fondi
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From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
Hassan
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From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
Hayraddin
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From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
Muley
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From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
on one occasion
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
redresser
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From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
determined
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
relieve from
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
TunisnounUS /ˈtuːnɪs/
the capital and principal port of Tunisia
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT BEFEL BARBAROSSA.
at the time that
From this reading The Emperor Charles the Fifth had been very indignant when he heard of the sack of Fondi, and the attempt to seize the Duchess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The united strength of his dominions was therefore called out upon this enterprise, which he intended to increase his already brilliant reputation.
which person or people
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some months afterwards, when Muley Hassan, whom Barbarossa had driven from Tunis, appealed to him for assistance, Charles, who was ambitious of military renown, resolved at once to rid the coast of a dangerous invader, and avenge an injured prince, by heading an expedition against Hayraddin.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading As the redresser of wrongs, his cause was popular, and drew on him the applause of Christendom.
