accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
(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 At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
d'Enghien
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From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
Duc
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From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
Ghita
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From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
immediately past
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
not any; not one
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
smiteverb
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is probable that Nelson never knew precisely what passed between Ghita and the lady mentioned in the last chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
the act of testing something
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
tyrantsnounUS /ˈtaɪrənts/
plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Like other tyrants, Death delights to smite What smitten most proclaims the pride of power, And arbitrary nod."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Even the mode of execution was unchanged; an indecent haste accompanying the whole transaction, as in the equally celebrated trial and death of the unfortunate Duc d'Enghien.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At all events, like every other application that was made to the English admiral in connection with this sad affair, that of Ghita produced no results.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG.
