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From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
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From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
ADMIRAL'SnounUS /ˈædmərəlz/
possessive form of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
CARICATURESnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
despatches
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From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading People were drunk with joy.
DRURY
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From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading People were drunk with joy.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
Nelson'snounUS /ˈnelsənz/
possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
information about recent and important events
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
NILEnounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were drunk with joy.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
on the contrary
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
carry out
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
TYPICALadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading RECEPTION OF THE NEWS OF THE BATTLE OF THE NILE--NELSON SENDS FRENCH ADMIRAL’S SWORD TO THE CITY OF LONDON--VARIOUS CARICATURES ON THE BATTLE--TYPICAL JOHN BULL.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
which person or people
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not till October 2 that a glimmer of the truth, through rather a roundabout channel, appeared in the papers; and later on that day appeared a ‘London Gazette extraordinary,’ with Nelson’s despatches, which were very brief.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Take a few paragraphs from the ‘Times’ of October 3:-- ‘DRURY LANE.--After the play, the news of Admiral Nelson’s glorious victory produced a burst of patriotic exultation that has been rarely witnessed in a theatre.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Who can wonder at the excessive national rejoicing?
