Chapter III

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From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

later than; following

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

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

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

your usual mood

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

a social unit living together

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

unpleasantly stern

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

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

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

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

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

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From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

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From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

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

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

a regular customer

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

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From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

plural of “satirist” — a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

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From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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

From this reading COUNT MARBŒUF, HIS PUTATIVE FATHER--POVERTY OF THE BONAPARTE FAMILY--EARLY PERSONAL DESCRIPTION OF NAPOLEON--HIS OWN ACCOUNT OF HIMSELF--SATIRISTS’ NARRATION OF HIS SCHOOL-DAYS.

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

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

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

From this reading Those who knew her in advanced life thought her countenance somewhat harsh; but that expression instead of being caused by any austerity of disposition, seemed, on the contrary, to have been produced by timidity.’

precisely as stated

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

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

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

at the time that

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

which person or people

From this reading In after life, when Napoleon was successful, and had made a position, reports were spread that his real father was Count Marbœuf, who had been in Corsica, and in after life, or at all events at his entrance into it, acted as his benefactor and patron.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, no one can look at any portrait of Madame Mère, and not be struck with her lofty beauty.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Lætitia Ramolini, afterwards Madame Lætitia Bonaparte, was very graceful and pretty, indeed Madame Junot says of her,[16] ‘Lætitia was indeed a lovely woman.