Chapter II

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From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

a game whose object is to form words from a group of randomly chosen letters

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

having bones especially many or prominent bones

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

a female human offspring

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

a person considered as descended from some ancestor

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

command with authority

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the longest division of geological time

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

divisible by two

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

in a free manner

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

plural of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

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

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

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

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

joined in matrimony

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

an old word for “no”

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

not any; not one

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

and nothing more

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

legally valid

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading DESCENT FROM THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--ANAGRAMS, ETC., ON HIS NAME--THE BEAST OF THE APOCALYPSE--HIS MOTHER’S ACCOUNT OF HIS BIRTH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading In the ‘Journal des Débats,’ 8 Avril, 1814, although not an English satire on his name, it is gravely stated that he was baptised by the name of Nicholas, and that he assumed the name of Napoleon as an uncommon one; but this name, Nicholas, which was applied to him so freely in France, was but a cant term for a stupid blockhead.

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

From this reading The foregoing was the sort of stuff given to our grandfathers for history; nothing could be bad enough for Boney, _the Corsican Ogre_--nay, they even tortured his name to suit political purposes.

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

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

which person or people

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading It was hinted that the keeper of ‘the Man with the Iron Mask,’ who was said to be no other than the twin (and elder) brother of Louis XIV., was named _Bon part_; that the said keeper had a daughter, with whom the Man in the Mask fell in love, and to whom he was privately married; that their children received their mother’s name, and were secretly conveyed to Corsica, where the name was converted into _Bonaparte_, or _Buonaparte_; and that one of these children was the ancestor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was thus entitled to be recognised, not only as of French origin, but as the direct descendant of the rightful heir to the throne of France.

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’

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From this reading They put his name into Greek, and tortured it thus:-- Napoleon, Apoleon, Poleon, Oleon, Leon, Eon, On, Ναπολεων, Απολεων, Πολεων, Ολεων, Λεων, Εων, Ων, which sentence will translate, ‘Napoleon, being the lion of the nations, went about destroying cities.’