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From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
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From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
BELGIUMnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
can't
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From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
without stop or interruption
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
don't
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From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
EPISTLEnounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
HARLEQUINnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
INVASIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
InvincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
not any; not one
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
PantaloonnounUS /ˈpæntəluːn/
a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
Pierrotnoun
a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
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 Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
ROUSEM'S
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plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
SQUIBS
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From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
confined on all sides
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
TOURnounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading INVASION SQUIBS, _continued_--‘HARLEQUIN INVASION’--‘BOB ROUSEM’S EPISTLE’--NAPOLEON’S TOUR TO BELGIUM.
typifying
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From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading ‘Harlequin Invasion’ is by West (August 12, 1803).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
whisking
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From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
which person or people
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
in the company of; together with
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Napoleon is a Harlequin, and points with his wooden sword ‘Invincible’ to Great Britain, which is surrounded by goodly ships of war.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Poor Holland replies, ‘D--m me--if I do, Master--for I don’t like the look of their little ships--can’t you let me be at quiet--whisking me here, and there, and everywhere.’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Pantaloon, as the Pope, typifying Italy, lies dead, and Holland, dressed as a Pierrot, does not relish the command of his master, who tells him, ‘As Pantaloon is no more, I insist on your joining me to invade that little island.’
