1568
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From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
anew
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
CartagenanounUS /ˌkɑːrtəˈdʒiːnə/
a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
corsairs
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From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
highest in quality
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
Ioniannoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
come together
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
cut with a saw
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
Selim
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From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
a male human offspring
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
carry out
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the beginning of May, 1568, he announced to D. John that the hour had come for him to take command of the galleys of Cartagena, first to meet and escort the fleet coming from the Indies, and then to clear the coasts of the Mediterranean of corsairs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading D. John of Austria never saw Prince Carlos again, or heard from the lips of D. Philip the slightest allusion to his unhappy son.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These sad events drew the brothers together, and it must be confessed that D. Philip was at this time a real father to D. John.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These pirates went far inland with the greatest effrontery, and it was known that their real leader and protector, Selim II, was having galleys and engines of war constructed with the intention of taking them to the Ionian Sea.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The news of the expedition prepared for D. John filled the young nobles with enthusiasm, as formerly the unlucky Maltese one had done, and the flower of them hastened to enlist under his banner.
