Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
acquire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
Albania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
Ali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
ammunition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
Armatolians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
arms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
bring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
conceived
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
country
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
crush
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
desires
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
devastation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
dispose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
divisions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
echoed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
enable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
enemies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
enemy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
Epirus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
execution
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
formerly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmɪdəbəl/
very difficult to deal with or overcome
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
Fortunately
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
fulfilment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
governed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
harshly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
incapable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
indolent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
intended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
Janina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
latter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
loose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
manner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
necessary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
pacha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
pillage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
plan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
position
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
possession
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
provided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
province
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
put
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
region
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
reign
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
rival
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
several
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
Soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
speedily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
stories
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
struggling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
succeed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
supreme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
terms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
Thessaly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
treated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before he could succeed in this, it was necessary to dispose of the pacha already in possession.
weak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately for Ali, the latter was a weak and indolent man, quite incapable of struggling against so formidable a rival; and his enemy speedily conceived and put into execution a plan intended to bring about the fulfilment of his desires.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
whole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon the whole region echoed with stories of devastation and pillage.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
wished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He came to terms with the same Armatolians whom he had formerly treated so harshly, and let them loose, provided with arms and ammunition, on the country which he wished to obtain.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
years
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having governed Thessaly in this manner during several years, Ali found himself in a position to acquire the province of Janina, the possession of which, by making him master of Epirus, would enable him to crush all his enemies and to reign supreme over the three divisions of Albania.
