After Madrid became the seat of the royal court, this area grew rapidly in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Madrid became the seat of the royal court  before the 1600s.
Madrid almost became the seat of the royal court but didn't.
The Kal pulled up shirt shirt to show a large black  burn across his entire stomach.
He walked away from the man.
a group of people stand in a group looking at something
He had a hapless manner, I noted thoughtfully.
I don't even want a maid of honor.
No one else volunteered.