1517
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From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
48th
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From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
the state of being absent
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
ADMIRALnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
ALGIERSnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
subject to appointment
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
BalboanounUS /bɑːlˈboʊə/
the basic unit of money in Panama; equal to 100 centesimos
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
put or send forth
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
Darien
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From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
DEY
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From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
Dey's
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From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
the head of a state government
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
KEPPEL
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From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
the force of workers available
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
subject to death
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADMIRAL KEPPEL AND THE DEY OF ALGIERS.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His discovery made a great noise, and procured him much honor, but he did not live to enjoy it.
the act of testing something
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He arrived at Darien after about two months' absence, having lost nearly all his men, by war and sickness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
at the time that
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
which person or people
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Admiral Keppel was sent to the Dey of Algiers, to demand restitution of two ships which the pirates had taken, he sailed with his squadron into the Bay of Algiers, and cast anchor in front of the Dey's palace.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A new governor was appointed in his place, who, having a mortal hatred to Balboa, threw him into prison, and, after a mock trial, had him beheaded, in 1517, in his 48th year.
