Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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From this reading Rome, July 6, 1849.

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From this reading Rome, July 6, 1849.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

speak to

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

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

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

a stopping

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the act of departing

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

act of reducing or depriving of arms

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

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

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Rome, July 6, 1849.

and nothing more

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

immediately past

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

gather or bring together

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

information about recent and important events

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

not any; not one

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

the killing of animals (as for food)

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

in or at that place or location

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

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

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

soldiers collectively

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of

From this reading SIEGE OF ROME.--HEAT.--NIGHT ATTACKS.--THE BOMBARDMENT.--THE NIGHT BREACH.--DEFECTION.--ENTRY OF THE FRENCH.--SLAUGHTER OF THE ROMANS.--THE HOSPITALS.--DESTRUCTION BY BOMBS.--CESSATION OF RESISTANCE.--OUDINOT'S STUBBORNNESS.--GARIBALDI'S TROOPS.--THEIR MUSTER ON THE SCENE OF RIENZI'S TRIUMPH.--GARIBALDI.--HIS DEPARTURE.--"RESPECTABLE" OPINION.--THE PROTECTORS UNMASKED.--COLD RECEPTION.--A PRIEST ASSASSINATED.--MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.--REPUBLICAN EDUCATION.--DISAPPEARANCE OF FRENCH SOLDIERS.--CLEARING THE HOSPITALS.--PRIESTLY BASENESS.--INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CONSUL.--HIS PROTEST AND DEPARTURE.--DISARMING THE NATIONAL GUARD.--POSITION OF MR.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading CASS.--PETTY OPPRESSION.--EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS.--EFFECT OF FRENCH PRESENCE.--ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE.--VISIT TO THE SCENE OF STRIFE.--AMERICAN SYMPATHY FOR LIBERTY IN EUROPE.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If I mistake not, I closed my last letter just as the news arrived here that the attempt of the democratic party in France to resist the infamous proceedings of the government had failed, and thus Rome, as far as human calculation went, had not a hope for her liberties left.

at the time that

From this reading An inland city cannot long sustain a siege when there is no hope of aid.