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From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
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From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
have
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is surrounded by enemies.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
without stop or interruption
From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He is surrounded by enemies.
ERFURT
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From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
with resolute determination
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
Gillray
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From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is surrounded by enemies.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
immediately past
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
a particular point in time
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
PENINSULARadjectiveUS /pəˈnɪnsələr/
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Napoleon’s situation at the moment is here firmly grasped.
confined on all sides
From this reading He is surrounded by enemies.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading With notched sword in hand, he leads the Russian bear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PENINSULAR WAR, _continued_--MEETING AT ERFURT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘The Valley of the Shadow of Death’ is, as far as I know, the last caricature of Gillray (September 24, 1808) in connection with Napoleon--if, indeed, it can be called a caricature, for it is far too serious in its conception.
