used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
matters of personal concern
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
Asturias
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From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
Blent
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From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
BourbonsnounUS /ˈbɜːrbənz/
plural of “bourbon” — a reactionary politician in the United States (usually from the South)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
changefuladjective
such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
give encouragement to
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
dearly loved
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
flow'd
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From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
Godoy
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From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
landwardadverbUS /ˈlændwərd/
toward land
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
MottlingnounUS /ˈmɑːtəlɪŋ/
the act of coloring with areas of different shades
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SEA.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
Roderick
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From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
row'd
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From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
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 France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
only a very short time before
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON THE SEA.
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
St
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From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
stemmedadjectiveUS /stemd/
having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SEA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
Tilsit
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From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
a vivid mental image
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Vision of Don Roderick._ The kingdom of Spain was at this time the great centre of European political interest.
at the time that
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
in or at the place that
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
which person or people
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
belonging to which person
From this reading France, Prussia, and Russia had scarcely sheathed their swords at Tilsit, when the terrible conspiracy of Ferdinand, the Prince of the Asturias, against his father, Charles IV.--a plot imputed to Michael Godoy, who, from a simple cavalier of the Royal Guard, had, by the queen's too partial favour, obtained the blasphemous title of the Prince of Peace--afforded the Emperor Napoleon, whose creature he was, a pretext for interfering in the affairs of the Spanish Bourbons.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Blent with the silver cross to Scotland dear, From mast and stern, St. George's symbol flow'd, Mottling the sea their landward barges row'd, And flashed the sun on bayonet, brand, and spear, And the wild beach returned the seaman's jovial cheer."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A varied scene the changeful vision showed, For where the ocean mingled with the cloud, A gallant navy stemmed the billows broad.
