used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
(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 All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
Amiens
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From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
arbiternounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
someone with the power to settle matters at will
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
blackestadjectiveUS /ˈblækəst/
superlative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a state at a particular time
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
determinateadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrməneɪt/
precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
instigations
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From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
interchanged
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From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
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 All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
roused to anger
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
not any; not one
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
and nothing more
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
an angry dispute
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
To recall to mind.
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
move upward
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
tyrannicadjective
characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
venomnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very fact that there was no determinate and precise cause of quarrel added to the exasperation on both sides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All that the long rivalry of centuries, national dislike, jealousy in every form, and ridicule in a thousand shapes could suggest, were added to the already existing hate, and gave to the coming contest a character of blackest venom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
which person or people
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was less like the warfare of two great nations, than the personal animosity of two high-spirited and passionate individuals, who, having interchanged words of insult, resolve on the sword as the only arbiter between them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In England, the tyrannic rule of Bonaparte gave deep offence to all true lovers of liberty, and gave rise to fears of what the condition of their own country would become should he continue to increase his power by conquest.
but in spite of that
From this reading They who remember the excited state of England on the rupture of the peace of Amiens; the spirit of military ardor that animated every class and condition of life; the national hatred, carried to the highest pitch by the instigations and attack of a violent press,--can yet form but an imperfect notion of the mad enthusiasm that prevailed in France on the same occasion.
