used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
(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 In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
Blutfeld
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
clubbedverbUS /klʌbd/
inflected form of “club” — unite with a common purpose
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
conscriptionnounUS /kənˈskrɪpʃən/
compulsory military service
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
death-blow
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
Dubreuil
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
divisible by two
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
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 In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
Leipsic
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
the force of workers available
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
meted
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
muskets
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From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
and nothing more
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
in the company of; together with
From this reading _As they climbed up they were clubbed with muskets .
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
a late time of life
From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
Yegof
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From this reading Frontispiece_ _There was a general shout of_ "_Long live France!_" _Big Dubreuil; the friend of the allies_ _Yegof saluted each phantom with sparkling eyes_ "_Let us overwhelm them, as at Blutfeld!_" The invasion of France by the allied armies after the battle of Leipsic had proved the German campaign even more disastrous than that of Russia the year before, was not only essentially the death-blow to the power of Napoleon, but was the first real taste France had had for many years of an experience she had so often previously meted out to her neighbors.
but in spite of that
From this reading In spite of all she had suffered from the conscription and from exhaustion of men and treasure in offensive war--or at least war waged outside her own territory--the great Invasion meant for her something far more terrible than any reverses she had yet undergone.
