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From this reading Rome, May 27, 1849.
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From this reading Rome, May 27, 1849.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
AUSTRIANSnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
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BELGIOIOSO
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
CASS
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From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
disownedverbUS /dɪˈsoʊnd/
past form of “disown” — prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
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entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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Gaeta
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From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
glossnounUS /ɡlɔːs/
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
HOSPITALSnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Rome, May 27, 1849.
the force of workers available
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
a form of address for a man
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not one, and not any
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
Oudinot
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From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
PapaladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəl/
proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
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The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
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REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
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capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
make a strenuous or labored effort
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
SUGGESTIONSnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading CASS AS ENVOY.--DIFFICULTIES AND SUGGESTIONS.--AMERICA AND ROME.--REFLECTIONS ON THE ETERNAL CITY.--THE FRENCH: THE PEOPLE.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
soldiers collectively
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vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The French, entangled in a web of falsehood, abashed by a defeat that Oudinot has vainly tried to gloss over, the expedition disowned by all honorable men at home, disappointed at Gaeta, not daring to go the length Papal infatuation demands, know not what to do.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have suspended writing in the expectation of some decisive event; but none such comes yet.
