1848
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From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
23
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From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
in the past
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GILDAS AND JEANIKE.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
banquetsnounUS /ˈbæŋkwəts/
plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
BRENNUS
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From this reading THE SWORD OF BRENNUS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a person who is in charge
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
Denis
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From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
DRAPERnounUS /ˈdreɪpər/
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading LEBRENN, LINEN DRAPER.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
GILDAS
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From this reading GILDAS AND JEANIKE.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
a single distinct event
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
JEANIKE
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From this reading GILDAS AND JEANIKE.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
LEBRENN
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From this reading LEBRENN, LINEN DRAPER.
LINENnounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading LEBRENN, LINEN DRAPER.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
not divisible by two
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
coated with paint
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
on the contrary
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
do one's shopping
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
St
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From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE SWORD OF BRENNUS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
in or at that place or location
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
at the time that
From this reading On February 23, 1848, the epoch when, for several days previous, all France, and especially Paris, was profoundly stirred by the question of the _reform_ banquets, there was to be seen on St. Denis Street, a short distance from the boulevard, a rather large shop surmounted by the sign
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
a late time of life
From this reading In fact, a picture, pretty well drawn and painted, represented the well known historic incident of Brennus, the chief of the Gallic army, throwing with savage and haughty mien his sword into one of the scales of the balance that held the ransom of Rome, vanquished by our Gallic ancestors, about two thousand and odd years ago.
