Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

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From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

later than; following

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

anew

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

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From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

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From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

being one more than ten

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

to an extreme degree

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

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

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

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From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

immediately past

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the force of workers available

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

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From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

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

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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 Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

experience anew

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

inflected form of “retake” — take back by force, as after a battle

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading During those days Auray and Landévant had already been taken by the Chouans and abandoned again for lack of support.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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From this reading At the same time Tinténiac, although he knew the task to be impossible, had attacked Landévant.

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

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

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From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading It was the evening of the third of July, six days after the landing at Carnac.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

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

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

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

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

which person or people

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Last night had come peremptory orders from Carnac that they were to be retaken; so the Comte du Boisberthelot and La Vireville had set out at eleven that morning, without a single piece of artillery, to recapture Auray, which was garrisoned by a thousand men under the Republican adjutant-general Mermet.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading DISPLEASURE OF "MONSIEUR AUGUSTIN" In a little wood to the south of Auray, and in an exceedingly bad temper, the Chevalier de la Vireville sat on a fallen tree and surveyed his small band of Chouans, who, lying, seated or crouched round him on their heels, looked at him with the expression of dogs who know that they deserve a beating--though wearing, indeed, the appearance of dogs who have already received one.