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From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
Bellerophonnoun
(Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
the act of departing
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
EXILEverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
NORTHUMBERLANDnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
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 That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
a human being
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
PROTESTSnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
transport commercially
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
in the near future
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
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From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
carry out
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
TREATMENTnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading NAPOLEON IS SENT ON BOARD THE ‘NORTHUMBERLAND’--HE PROTESTS AGAINST HIS EXILE--PUBLIC OPINION AS TO HIS TREATMENT.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading He issued a formal protest:-- I hereby solemnly protest in the face of heaven and mankind against the violence that is done me; and the violation of my most sacred rights, in forcibly disposing of my person and liberty.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading I voluntarily came on board the _Bellerophon_--I am not the prisoner, I am the guest of England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That the Government was in earnest, as to his departure, was soon shown, for orders came on August 4 for the ‘Bellerophon’ to weigh, and join the ‘Northumberland,’ which was the ship in which Napoleon was to take his passage to St. Helena.
which person or people
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I came at the instigation of the Captain himself, who said he had orders from the Government to receive and convey me to England, together with my suite, if agreeable to me.
