1812
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From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
accompaniesverbUS /əˈkʌmpəniz/
third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
animusnounUS /ˈænɪməs/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
BarbaritynounUS /bɑːrˈbærəti/
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
caricaturesnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
CorsicanadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsəkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Corsica or its people
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
EMPEROR'SnounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
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 One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
to or in any or all places
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
communicated in words
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
HypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
incendiaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsendieri/
involving deliberate burning of property
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
immediately past
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
NAPOLEON'SnounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
REJOICINGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
SupportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REJOICINGS IN ENGLAND OVER THE RESULT OF NAPOLEON’S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN--THE EMPEROR’S RETURN TO FRANCE.
in the direction of
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
TyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
not known
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
precisely as stated
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
Villany
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From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was published December 1812, but the artist is unknown, which is a pity, as the execution is very good.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Tyranny, Hypocrisy, Barbarity and Villany are his standards, which are distinguishable through the smoke, and the fire, and have nearly enveloped the whole Globe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The animus that inspired it will be seen in the following Explanation, which accompanies it:-- The Crest represents the World, which, England and Sweden excepted, is set on fire everywhere by the incendiary Corsican; his bloody actions and designs are expressed by the bloody hand and dagger reaching towards Spain.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One of the last caricatures of this year is a very elaborate picture--‘The Arms and Supporters of Napoleon Bonaparte the self created Emperor, alias the Corsican, and now the Curse of Europe.’
