used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
AlhambranounUS /ælˈhæmbrə/
a fortified Moorish palace built near Granada by Muslim kings in the Middle Ages
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
in addition
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
CanariesnounUS /kəˈneriz/
a group of mountainous islands in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa forming Spanish provinces
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
CAVALIERnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
Fé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
GAVIN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
GranadanounUS /ɡrəˈnɑːdə/
a city in southeastern Spain that was the capital of the Moorish kingdom until it was captured by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
ten 10s
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
full of life and energy
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
engage in
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
and nothing more
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
not any; not one
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
pactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
Palos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The signing of the final pact with the Spanish sovereigns by Columbus really took place on the plains of Santa Fé, outside of Granada, but it is represented, for dramatic effect, as taking place in the Alhambra.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE LIVELY ADVENTURES OF GAVIN HAMILTON" "THE ROCK OF THE LION" "A VIRGINIA CAVALIER" ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Also, the celebrated order of Columbus directing his captains, after sailing seven hundred and fifty leagues due west, to make no more sail after midnight was given at the Canaries instead of at Palos.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very few liberties have been taken with history, and these few are merely of detail.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
but in spite of that
From this reading Irving's _Life of Columbus_, the best yet written, has been strictly followed in dates.
