Chapter III

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From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

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From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

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From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

how long something has existed

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

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From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

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From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

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From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

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From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

a social unit living together

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

a state of high honor

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

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From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

properly deserved

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

more slowly

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

acceptance of despair

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

characterized by variety

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

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From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

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From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He subsequently joined the expedition to the Straits of Magellan in the corvette _Santa María de la Cabeza_, commanded by Don Antonio de Córdova, and fought in the glorious engagements between the Anglo-Spanish fleet and the French before Toulon in 1793, terminating his career of glory at the disastrous battle of Cape St. Vincent, where he commanded the _Mejicano_, one of the ships which were forced to surrender.

in or at the place that

From this reading Don Alfonso Gutierrez de Cisniega belonged to an old family of Vejer, where he lived.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was afterwards engaged in the expedition which sailed from Cartagena against the Algerines in 1775, and was present at the attack upon Gibraltar under the Duke de Crillon in 1782.

during the time that

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.

belonging to which person

From this reading From that time my master, whose promotion had been slower than his laborious and varied career had merited, retired from active service.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had been devoted at an early age to a naval career and, while still quite young, had distinguished himself in defending Havana against the English in 1748.