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From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
169
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From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
1816
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From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
abridgedadjectiveUS /əˈbrɪdʒd/
(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting
From this reading Substance abridged from MM.
adoptsverbUS /əˈdɑːpts/
third-person singular of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
APPENDIXnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading APPENDIX.
ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
BrignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
Corréard
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From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
Dardnoun
any of a group of Indic languages spoken in Kashmir and eastern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
disembarks
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From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a social unit living together
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FROM THE FRENCH OF MADAME DARD, ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Substance abridged from MM.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
death of a person
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
immediately past
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading FROM THE FRENCH OF MADAME DARD, ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
marriesverbUS /ˈmeriz/
third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
MEDUSAnounUS /məˈduːsə/
(Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
MISFORTUNESnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
MMnounUS /m/
a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
From this reading Substance abridged from MM.
mournsverbUS /mɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FROM THE FRENCH OF MADAME DARD, ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
Picard
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From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
Picard's
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From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
RaftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
ResignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
Savigny
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From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
SHIPWRECKnounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
St
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From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
SubstancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Substance abridged from MM.
SufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
SUFFERINGSnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
the words that are spoken
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
WrecksnounUS /reks/
plural of “wreck” — something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading M. Dard, whom contrary Winds had detained ten Days in the Port of St. Louis, comes on Shore to see M. Picard--Agony of M. Picard--His last Words--His Death--Despair of his Children--M. Thomas kindly takes charge of Picard's Family--The eldest of the Ladies goes and mourns over the Grave of her Father--Her Resignation--M. Dard disembarks, and adopts the Wrecks of the Picard Family--M. Dard marries Miss Picard, and at last returns to France 159
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Corréard and Savigny, of what took place on the Raft during thirteen days before the Sufferers were taken up by the Argus Brig 169 HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS AND MISFORTUNES OF THE PICARD FAMILY, AFTER THE SHIPWRECK OF THE MEDUSA, ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1816.
