1809
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From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
anew
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
capitulatedverbUS /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
caricaturesnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
CORUNNA
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From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
DANUBEnounUS /ˈdænjuːb/
the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
DIVORCEverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
JOSEPHINE'S
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From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
march in a procession
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
term of address for a man
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The repulse of the French there, although at the cost of Sir John Moore’s life, enabled the troops to be embarked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
victoriouslyadverb
in a victorious manner
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
WAGRAMnoun
a town in northeastern Austria
From this reading RETREAT TO CORUNNA--THE BROKEN BRIDGE OVER THE DANUBE--WAGRAM-- JOSEPHINE’S DIVORCE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Napoleon had but little rest, for in March the Austrians again took up arms against him, to which he replied by victoriously marching to Vienna, which was bombarded before it capitulated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the taking of Madrid, Sir John Moore thought it prudent to retreat, which he did, and, after many difficulties, reached Corunna.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1809 there are very few caricatures of Napoleon.
