Chapter 1 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_. Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook. CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I. VOL. I.
Chapter 1 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 1 (of 2) is here in full — 75 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading “CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.”
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading “s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.”
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading “CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.”
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading “s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.”
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.”
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading “s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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In this reading “s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.”
In this reading “Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
set up or found
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading CARICATURE AND SATIRE ON NAPOLEON I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
the words of something written
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Other notes may be found at the end of this eBook.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VOL.
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading s: Superscripted characters are preceded by a caret symbol: y^e Italic text is enclosed in _underscores_.
Chapter 1 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 1 (of 2) by John Ashton holds 75 sentences, grouped into 15 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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