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From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
8th
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From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
AIXnounUS /eks/
wood duck and mandarin duck
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
(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 But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
subject to appointment
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
for the reason that
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
Becker
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From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
BELLEROPHONnoun
(Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
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 Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
divisible by two
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
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 Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
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 Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
Malmaison
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From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
men-of-war
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From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
NEGOTIATIONSnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
ProvisionaladjectiveUS /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
quellverbUS /kwel/
suppress or crush completely
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
Rochefort
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From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
Saalenoun
a river that rises in central Germany and flows north to join the Elbe River
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
move hurridly
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
SURRENDERnounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Napoleon knew the meaning of this message, but even being made a prisoner by his own soldiery did not quell his spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAPOLEON A PRISONER--SENT TO THE ISLE OF AIX--NEGOTIATIONS FOR SURRENDER--GOES ON BOARD THE ‘BELLEROPHON.’
soldiers collectively
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Napoleon retired to Malmaison, but was not long there before General Becker came to him and informed him that he was appointed by the Provisional Government to command the troops detailed for his protection.
at the time that
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
in or at the place that
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the presence of Napoleon at Malmaison embarrassed the Government, and Becker had orders to convey Napoleon with all speed to the Isle of Aix.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Accordingly they set out, and reached Rochefort on July 3, where he remained until the 8th, when he embarked on board the ‘Saale’ frigate, but without any hope of getting to sea, because of the blockade of the port by the ‘Bellerophon’ and other English men-of-war.
