16
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From this reading "Piccadilly, August 16.
1806
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From this reading 1806.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Piccadilly, August 16.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
Cæsar
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From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
of great significance or value
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TO MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
Piccadilly
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From this reading "Piccadilly, August 16.
PIGOT
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From this reading PIGOT.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
express in words
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MR.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
Veni
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From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
vici
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From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
vidi
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From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot exactly say with Cæsar, 'Veni, vidi, vici:' however, the most important part of his laconic account of success applies to my present situation; for, though Mrs. Byron took the _trouble_ of '_coming_,' and '_seeing_,' yet your humble servant proved the _victor_.
