1794
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From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
1795
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From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
24
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From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
aide-de-campnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
(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 He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
Bonaparte'snounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrts/
possessive form of “bonaparte” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
psychological suffering
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
Dugommier
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From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
JOSEPHINE
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From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
Junot
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From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
JUNOT'S
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From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
Mariette
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From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
in other respects or ways
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
SECTIONSnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
have in common
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
SKETCHnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
THEREINadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
up to a particular time
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAPOLEON’S PROMOTION--HIS POVERTY--JUNOT’S KINDNESS--REVOLT OF THE SECTIONS--NAPOLEON’S SHARE THEREIN--MADE GENERAL OF THE INTERIOR--INTRODUCTION TO JOSEPHINE--SKETCH OF HER LIFE.
Toulonnoun
a port city and naval base in southeastern France on the Mediterranean coast
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
precisely as stated
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
in or at the place that
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He afterwards joined the army at Nice, and was sent on a secret diplomatic mission to Genoa; on his return from which he was arrested and thrown into prison, where he remained a fortnight before he obtained his release.
which person or people
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was then in very poor circumstances financially, and Madame Junot gives a graphic picture of his distress at this time.[24] ‘Bonaparte’s servant informed Mariette that the general was often in want of money;’ but, he added, ‘he has an aide-de-camp who shares with him all he gets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was without any employment during the remainder of 1794, and till the autumn of 1795.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For the capture of Toulon, Bonaparte was speedily promoted; indeed, his superior officer, Dugommier, in his report, said, ‘Reward and advance this young man, otherwise he will find means to advance himself.’
