1805
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From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
ALTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
BaronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
the specified day of the month
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
Denham
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From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
Fairbank
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From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
immediately past
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
not any; not one
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
Roy
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From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Napoleon had talked largely of such an invasion, and had openly made preparations for it, on no mean scale.
tenter-hooks
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From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three years at least previous to that date, England had been kept on tenter-hooks of expectation, incessantly dreading a French invasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading Most notable among famous events had been the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, which crippled for half a century to come the Naval power of France.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
verboseadjective
using or containing too many words
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ALTERED LOOKS THE letter from Mrs. Fairbank to Colonel Baron, which Roy undertook to read aloud to Denham, though somewhat verbose, was not without passages of interest.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last four years, since the Barons had left their own country for an enforced residence abroad, much had happened in European history.
