Chapter XVI

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

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

brought into existence

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

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From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

for the most part

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

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From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a social unit living together

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

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

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

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

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

the state of being honored

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading NAPOLEON'S HOUSE.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

held dear

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading NAPOLEON'S HOUSE.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

by chance

From this reading The emperor, during his lifetime, did not perhaps do much for his country.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a male human offspring

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

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

From this reading He loved it, but the benefits he intended to confer upon it were, like many of our good deeds, from the time of Felix downwards, put off to a more convenient season; and those he effected consisted chiefly in the making of a few good roads in the island, and the raising to posts of honour of many of his more talented compatriots.

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

From this reading One of the first sights to be visited in Ajaccio is the house belonging to the Buonaparte family, and in which Napoleon was born.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.

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

From this reading Every Corsican is, of course, proud to the backbone of the great national hero; and as Corte seems to breathe the presence of the wise, heroic, unselfish Paoli, so Ajaccio is full of the footmarks of the world-famed conqueror, the second son of Carlo Buonaparte, the Corsican solicitor.