Chapter VI

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From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

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From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

refuse to comply

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

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From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

an ancient port city in southwestern Spain

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

an industrial city in Chile to the south of Santiago

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

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

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

your usual mood

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

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From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

divisible by two

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

many times at short intervals

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

a persistently annoying person

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

the act of giving

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

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From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a half of an hour

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

(nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship)

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

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

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

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From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

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

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

immediately past

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

the act of departing

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a room where books are kept

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

engage in

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

a particular point in time

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

being ten more than eighty

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

not any; not one

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a person who is being chased

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

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From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

transport commercially

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

having turned bad

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

not in physical motion

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a large number or amount

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

in the direction of

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

third-person singular of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

the act of turning aside suddenly

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

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 IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

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

From this reading Later on, the Spanish sailors were forced, by the treachery of the famous river, to abandon Seville and betake themselves to Cadiz for an ocean harborage.

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

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

which person or people

From this reading By giving his orders to his secretary, Juan Rodriquez, who carried them to Gomez Hernandez, captain of the _Concepcion_, Don Rodrigo was relieved of the friction which in those days frequently soured an adventurer’s disposition even before he had put to sea.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The necessity for haste, lest the veering winds of Doña Julia’s fickle fancy should at the last moment balk her father’s enterprise, had been impressed upon Juan Rodriquez, who needed no hint from Don Rodrigo to make him a gadfly to the captain of the _Concepcion_.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading At the time, however, at which Don Rodrigo de Aquilar fitted out the _Concepcion_--a high-pooped vessel of ninety tons burden--for his voyage to the silver mines bestowed upon him by Charles II. of Spain, the harbor at Seville enabled the aged diplomat to equip his ship without leaving his library.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading IN WHICH JUAN RODRIQUEZ UNDERGOES AN UNPLEASANT HALF-HOUR In the year 1681 the fickle Guadalquivir still pursued a liberal policy toward Seville and vouchsafed sufficient water to that port to enable sea-going vessels to begin or end their voyages within sight of the Alcazar.