Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

murder; especially of socially prominent persons

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

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From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His death was talked of everywhere.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

to or in any or all places

From this reading His death was talked of everywhere.

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

in a bountiful manner

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

extremely

From this reading It had already been announced positively in London, Germany and Holland.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

relieve from

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

in a special manner

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading His death was talked of everywhere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

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

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

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

From this reading "To assassinate Bonaparte" was a sort of game, in which the English were specially active.

which person or people

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE TREACHERY OF JEAN-PIERRE QUERELLE Late at night on January the 25th, 1804, the First Consul, who, as it often happened, had arisen in order to work till daylight, was looking over the latest police reports that had been placed on his desk.

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

From this reading From their shores, well-equipped and plentifully supplied with money, sailed many who were desirous of gaining the great stake,--obdurate Chouans and fanatical royalists who regarded as an act of piety the crime that would rid France of the usurper.