12
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From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
1800
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From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
ASSASSINATEDadjectiveUS /əˈsæsəneɪtɪd/
murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
Bourrienne
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From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
Buonaparte
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From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
cannot
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From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
Combe
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From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
DESAIX
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From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
being one more than seven
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
divisible by two
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
apart from; not including
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
EXPENDITUREnounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
GENERALSnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
Gillray
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From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
HumilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
InnocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
KITCHENSnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
immediately past
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
LAVISHadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
without good reason
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
MARENGOnoun
a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
Montebello
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From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
and nothing more
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
Pavia
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From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
express in words
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
SOUPnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As four are not very interesting, I have not given them, only the last of the series, which, evidently, was meant to be extended.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
up to a particular time
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BATTLE OF MARENGO--DEATH OF DESAIX--SAID TO HAVE BEEN ASSASSINATED--NAPOLEON’S LOVE FOR HIM--SOUP KITCHENS AT PARIS--LAVISH EXPENDITURE OF NAPOLEON’S GENERALS.
arousing affect
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
in or at the place that
From this reading Combe, even, had very little to say of this time, lightly touching the passage of the Alps, the occupation of Milan and Pavia, the defeat of the Austrians at Montebello, and the battle of Marengo, where he makes an assertion I cannot find elsewhere, nor trace to any French source, except De Bourrienne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in this year (May 12) Gillray issued a series of eight plates, ‘Democracy, or a Sketch of the life of Buonaparte,’ of which I have already given three--‘Democratic Innocence,’ ‘Democratic Humility,’ and ‘Democratic Religion.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There was very little caricature of Napoleon in the year 1800, for the best of reasons, that we had very little to do with him, as he was occupied till May in settling his Government, and then he left for his Italian campaign.
