1479
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From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
from appearances alone
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
Arragon
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From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
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 The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
JuntanounUS /ˈhʊntə/
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
Justicia
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From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
monarchicaladjective
having the characteristics of or befitting or worthy of a monarch
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
absolutely essential
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so with Castile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
an amount of time
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
Sovereignties
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From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
unfoldsverbUS /ənˈfoʊldz/
third-person singular of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various petty Sovereignties into which Spain had been divided never permitted any lengthened period of peace; but these had at length merged into two great kingdoms, under the names of Arragon and Castile.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _form_ of both governments was monarchical; but the _genius_ of the former was purely republican, and the power of the sovereign so circumscribed by the Junta, the Justicia, and the Holy Brotherhood, that the vices or follies of the monarch were of less consequence, in a national point of view, in Arragon, than in any other kingdom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now History unfolds her ample page, Rich with the spoils of Time."
a late time of life
From this reading Clearly to comprehend the internal condition of Spain at the period of our narrative (1479)--a condition which, though apparently purely national, had influence over every domestic hearth--it is necessary to glance back a few years.
