Chapter XV

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From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

a farewell remark

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

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

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

having the place or position changed

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

increase twofold

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

shaping metal by heating and hammering

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

a French policeman

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

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From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

full of or producing joy

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

march in a procession

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

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From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

having no personal preference

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a safe place

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

uttered with a trill

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a strong line

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

carry out

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading I was now entirely in this man’s power.

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

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

in the direction of

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the act of testing something

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

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

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading How the simple attempt of prisoners of war at gaol-breaking could come under such a class of crime was to me inexplicable.

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

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

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

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was the next day (5th August, 1808) that my unfortunate companions received orders to prepare for a march to Metz, to which place they were sent under a strong escort, in order to take their trial as conspirators.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Buché, the _gendarme_, was ordered to repair to Metz, to act in the double capacity of prosecutor and chief witness.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A trial at Metz--English officers sentenced to the galleys--Forging and using false passports--The consequences--A new scheme of escape--A favourable night but unfavourable sentinels--A farewell dinner--Another attempt at escape--A descent of ramparts by a rope--Concealment in a ditch--Rolling down a glacis--An adieu to the Mansion of Tears--Making towards the Rhine--Concealment in a wood--Refuge in a vineyard--Shooting a fox--Disturbed in our lair--A flight and its dangers--The banks of the Rhine--Passing the river--A joyful escape into neutral territory--Prospective comforts of an inn, and refreshment.