used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
the act of burning something
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
castle-yard
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From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
CHOCOLATEnounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading THE DANTZIC CHOCOLATE.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
constantly-repeated
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From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
DANTZIC
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From this reading THE DANTZIC CHOCOLATE.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
start firing a weapon
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
l'empereur
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From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
marshalsnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial syst
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
confined on all sides
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANTZIC CHOCOLATE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
a just detectable amount
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
Vive
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From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His features were radiant with happiness, and a strange fire was burning in his dark-blue eyes.
at the time that
From this reading Loud cheers and the constantly-repeated shout of "_Vive l'empereur_!" received him when, surrounded by his marshals, and with a smiling face, he walked down the broad steps of the palace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following day the emperor's face did not retain a trace of the gloom which had filled his marshals with so much uneasiness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He ordered his guard to be drawn up in line in the castle-yard, and to the delight of the soldiers it was announced that Napoleon himself would command at the parade.
