Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

acceptance without protest

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

loyalty to the United States and its institutions

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

an experience that appalls

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

causing inconvenience

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

fearless and daring

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

clothing in general

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

an overwhelming number or amount

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

morally reprehensible

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

psychological suffering

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

bringing death

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a man of refinement

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

in a humble manner

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

immediately past

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

engage in

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

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From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the head of a city government

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

with speed

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

on the contrary

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

force or drive back

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

relieve from

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

an easy victory

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

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From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

established irrevocably

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

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From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading We made them very liberal offers; but, to our dismay, they were thoroughly “temptation-proof.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

not in accordance with the season

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

precisely as stated

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

which person or people

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading This appeased them; and we proceeded to state that we were Frenchmen, who wished to be conveyed as quickly as possible into some part of Normandy or Brittany.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Both the man and woman of the house stared at us with great amazement; and, finding that we were utter strangers, they begged to know what we wanted, and why we had disturbed them so unseasonably.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This reception was rather portentous and appalling; but humility becomes the unfortunate, and we humbly begged that they would make themselves quite easy, for we were absolutely come as friends in great distress, to solicit protection and assistance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A false direction and an appalling repulse--A bribe refused--A deluge, and shelter in a barn--A fatal resolution--Dangers of fugitives journeying by daylight--A market-day at Étaples--Passing through crowds not very convenient for runaway prisoners of war--An attempt to reach the sand-hills on the coast--A bold progress through a despicable village--The last house--Parching thirst, and begging for a draught of water--An acquiescence, or reply, in the shape of two custom-house officers--Our capture--A clever fiction well devised, better sustained, and totally defeated--Getting rid of suspicious goods--An examination before the mayor--Americanism and the American gentleman--An awkward exposure--A _mittimus_ to Boulogne gaol--An examination of our persons and clothes--Our fate sealed, and hope destroyed.