1800
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From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
1804
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From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
autographsnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræfs/
plural of “autograph” — something written by one's own hand
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
carnounUS /kɑːr/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
consularadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsələr/
having to do with a consul or his office or duties
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That man is right.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
monarchynounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrki/
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
ObserveverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading I am now a potentate of the most potent kind.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading That man is right.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
Sieyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I got a letter from the Bourbons last night requesting me to restore them to the throne.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 1800-1804 "Observe," said Bonaparte, now that he was seated on the consular throne, "that one of my biographers states that, under a man of ordinary vigor this new Constitution of Sieyes and another our government would be free and popular, but that under myself it has become an unlimited monarchy.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Two years ago they wouldn't have given me their autographs for my collection, but now they want me to get up from my seat in this car of state and let them sit down."
