1801
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From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
26
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From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
Addington
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From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
AMIENS
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From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
Ansell
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From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
CESSIONnoun
the act of ceding
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
CEYLONnounUS /sɪˈlɑːn/
an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
a young person of either sex
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
ChristenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
DeliverernounUS /dɪˈlɪvərər/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Pitt replies, ‘Deliverer of Europe and Pacificator of the World.’
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Pitt replies, ‘Deliverer of Europe and Pacificator of the World.’
fontnounUS /fɑːnt/
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
FOX'SnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
possessive form of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
godfathersnounUS /ˈɡɑːdfɑːðərz/
plural of “godfather” — any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
Hawkesbury
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From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
INTERNATIONALadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
Jacobinismnoun
the ideology of the most radical element of the French Revolution that instituted the Reign of Terror
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
Pacificator
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From this reading Pitt replies, ‘Deliverer of Europe and Pacificator of the World.’
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading Addington and Pitt are the godfathers, and Lord Hawkesbury is the godmother.
Pitt'snounUS /pɪts/
possessive form of “pitt” — a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Pitt replies, ‘Deliverer of Europe and Pacificator of the World.’
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
sphinges
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From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
TRINIDADnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
not known
From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
vide
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From this reading An unknown artist, probably Ansell, produced on October 26, 1801, a caricature of ‘The Child and Champion of Jacobinism new Christened (vide Pitt’s Speech).’
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE PEACE OF AMIENS--CESSION OF TRINIDAD AND CEYLON--INTERNATIONAL VISITS--FOX’S TRIP TO FRANCE, AND RECEPTION BY NAPOLEON.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Bonaparte is bending over a font, which, is supported by Egyptian sphinges, whilst a bishop calls out, ‘Name this Child.’
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Pitt replies, ‘Deliverer of Europe and Pacificator of the World.’
