Chapter IX

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

further or added

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

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

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

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

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the two together, not just one

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

being joined in close association

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

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From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

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From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

one or the other of two

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

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From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

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

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

clarifying by use of examples

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

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

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

an unjust act

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

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

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

absolutely essential

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

not any; not one

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

of or forming or resembling a peninsula

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

an amount of time

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

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

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

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

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

propel through the air

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

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

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading HISTORICAL AND ILLUSTRATIVE NOTES TO CANTO VII.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

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

From this reading The Emperor commenced with the invasion of Portugal, for various reasons, of which the chief was probably that, as there was no family alliance between France and Portugal, as between France and Spain, an injustice done to the former country would be less shocking and startling to the common feelings of mankind.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

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

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the incidents connected with Napoléon’s invasion of Portugal and Spain, and for the state of both monarchies at that period, the reader is referred to Napier’s and Southey’s Histories of the Peninsular War, and (with the necessary caution in the perusal) to Thiers’s _Histoire du Consulat et de l’Empire_.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I have endeavoured to adhere as closely to historical truth as the nature of poetical composition would permit.

a late time of life

From this reading My residence in both Peninsular countries, since they were visited either by Southey or Napier, has enabled me to add some additional particulars, derived from sources exhibited of late years, which tend to throw fresh light upon these transactions.