used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
ABANDONINGverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
ABANDONMENTnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
the act of departing
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
DEPLORABLEadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
DESIROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
Espiau
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From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
FLEETnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
FRIGHTFULadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
the head of a state government
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
INDIVIDUALSnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
Lachaumareys
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From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
MedusanounUS /məˈduːsə/
(Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
NAVALadjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
PICARD
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From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
quitted
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From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
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 DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
REPROACHES
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From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
SenegalnounUS /ˌsenəˈɡɔːl/
a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
shallop
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From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
TOWINGverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The barge, in which was the governor of Senegal, took the first tow, then all the other boats in succession joined themselves to that.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
at the time that
From this reading All the boats were already far from the Medusa, when they were brought to, to form a chain in order to tow the raft.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
which person or people
From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the brave and generous M. Espiau, commander of the shallop, quitted the line of boats, and returned to the frigate, with the intention of saving all the wretches who had been abandoned.
WRETCHES
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From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE BOATS--THEY SEEM DESIROUS OF TOWING THE RAFT--GENEROUS CONDUCT OF A NAVAL OFFICER--THE ABANDONMENT OF THE RAFT--DESPAIR OF THE WRETCHES WHO ARE LEFT TO THE FURY OF THE WAVES--REPROACHES OF M. PICARD TO THE AUTHORS OF THE ABANDONING THE RAFT--DESCRIPTION OF THE SMALL FLEET WHICH THE BOATS FORMED--FRIGHTFUL FATE, AND DEPLORABLE END OF THE GREATER PART OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE RAFT.
but in spite of that
From this reading M. Lachaumareys embarked, although there yet remained upon the Medusa more than sixty persons.
