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English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)
English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2) is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.
On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.
One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.
A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.
Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2)

Chapter XVII

Chapter 17 of English Caricature and Satire on Napoleon I. Volume 2 (of 2) is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.
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On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.
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One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.
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A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.
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Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.
/ˈsplendɪd ˈvɪktəriz hæv reɪzd ðə ˈɡlɔːri ʌv ðə frentʃ ɑːrmz ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə kæmˈpeɪn/

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abdicates verb US /ˈæbdəkeɪts/

third-person singular of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading “NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.”

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Counsellors noun US /ˈkaʊnsələrz/

plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading “A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.”

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defeats noun US /dɪˈfiːts/

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading “NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.”

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Deputies noun US /ˈdepjətiz/

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading “A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.”

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Extracts noun US /ˈekstrækts/

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

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humbug noun US /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading “On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.”

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Legislative adjective US /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading “A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.”

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Senators noun US /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading “A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

during the Campaign preposition + article + noun counted as “during … campaign”

In this reading “Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.”

223 times in 426,211 chapters
two parts noun + noun

In this reading “On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.”

1,715 times in 426,211 chapters
praying for verb + particle counted as “pray for”

In this reading “On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.”

13,931 times in 426,211 chapters
stands on verb + particle counted as “stand on”

In this reading “One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.”

10,227 times in 426,211 chapters

All words in this reading · 84

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1

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From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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1813

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From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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1814

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From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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19

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From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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a-top

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From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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ABDICATESverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪts/

third-person singular of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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ArmsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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ATTEMPTnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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BodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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Bonyparty's

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From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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CounsellorsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsələrz/

plural of “counsellor” — someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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crownsnounUS /kraʊnz/

plural of “crown” — the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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DEFEATSnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/

plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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DeputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/

many and different

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/

increase twofold

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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ExtractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/

plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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FIELDnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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GlorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/

a state of high honor

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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HIMSELFpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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ImpnounUS /ɪmp/

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/

relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/

something that results

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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POISONverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/

spoil as if by poison

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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Rowlandson

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From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/

assembly possessing high legislative powers

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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soporificadjective

sleep inducing

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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SpeechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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SplendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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standsnounUS /stændz/

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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StatenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading A soporific effect among his audience seems to be the outcome of his address, which is as follows: ‘_Extracts of Bonyparty’s Speech, Sunday, 19 December, 1813._ Senators, Counsellors of State, Deputies from the Department to the Legislative Body.

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TAKESnounUS /teɪks/

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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thronenounUS /θroʊn/

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading NAPOLEON AGAIN TAKES THE FIELD--HIS DEFEATS--THE ALLIES AT PARIS-- NAPOLEON ABDICATES--HIS ATTEMPT TO POISON HIMSELF.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On January 1, 1814, Rowlandson published ‘The double humbug, or the Devil’s Imp praying for peace,’ a picture in two parts.

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VictoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Splendid Victories have raised the Glory of the French Arms, during the Campaign.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One represents Napoleon addressing the Senate from his throne, which stands on divers crowns: his friend, the Devil, being perched a-top.

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