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From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
adjoined
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From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
ALBUFERA
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From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
animal-life
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From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
appanages
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From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though by edict in A.D.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
a period of 100 years
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
Cullera
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From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Though by edict in A.D.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading Though by edict in A.D.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
Grao
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From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
hunting-domain
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From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
lake-shores
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From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
MoorsnounUS /mʊrz/
plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
NOTABLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
and nothing more
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
RESORTSnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
have in common
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though by edict in A.D.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For not only did the great lake with its wild appanages form a truly regal hunting-domain, but the broad lands intervening between the Grao of Valencia, Cullera, and the lake-shores possessed a fabled fertility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
VALENCIAnounUS /vəˈlensiə/
an industrial city in northern Venezuela
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading For six centuries the lands and waters of Albufera belonged to the Spanish Crown.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
WILDFOWLnoun
flesh of any of a number of wild game birds suitable for food
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VALENCIA TWO NOTABLE WILDFOWL RESORTS (1) THE ALBUFERA For centuries this marine lagoon--the largest sheet of water in Spain--has, along with the forests and wastes that formerly adjoined it, been a stronghold of wild animal-life.
wrestingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading As early as the thirteenth century King James I., after wresting the Kingdom of Valencia from the Moors, and dividing its castles and estates among his nobles and generals, selected, with shrewd appreciation, the Albufera for his personal share of the spoils of war.
