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1560
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
account
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
assembled
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
breakfast
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
capital
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From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
century
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
Charles
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
city
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
country
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
day
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
distinction
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
down
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
early
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
existence
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
fallen
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
four
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
gave
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
hall
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
held
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
hundred
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
II
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
III
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIGHTS IN MADRID.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
landlord
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
large
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
lesson
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
made
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
MADRID
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From this reading SIGHTS IN MADRID.
Mapps
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
move
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
much
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
neighborhood
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
off
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
Philip
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
population
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
Professor
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
prominent
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From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
provided
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
relating
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
residence
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
SIGHTS
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From this reading SIGHTS IN MADRID.
sixteenth
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
sole
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
Spain
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
students
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
tenth
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
thousand
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
three
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
Toledo
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From this reading Toledo was at that time the capital, as about every prominent city of Spain had been before.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
tried
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
up
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
usual
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
V
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From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
Valladolid
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From this reading In 1560 Philip III. made Madrid the sole capital of the country; and it has held this distinction down to this day, though Philip II. tried to move it to Valladolid.
visiting
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From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After an early breakfast—early for Spain—the students were assembled in a large hall provided by the landlord; and Professor Mapps gave the usual lesson relating to the city they were visiting:— “The population of Madrid has fallen off from about four hundred thousand to the neighborhood of three hundred thousand.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The city was in existence in the tenth century, but was not of much account till the sixteenth, when Charles V. took up his residence here.
