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The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes
The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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By George Alfred Townsend • Curated US English Learning Edition
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A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.
[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.
When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]
Washington, May 2.
Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.
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The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes is here in full — 281 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/56 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.
/ə səˈluːʃən ʌv ðə kənˈspɪrəsi/
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[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.
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When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]
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Washington, May 2.
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Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.
/ˈdʒʌstəs ənd feɪm ɑːr ˈiːkwəli ənd ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli ˈsætəsfaɪd/

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annexed verb US /ˈænekst/

past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading “[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.”

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conspiracy noun US /kənˈspɪrəsi/

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading “A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.”

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copied verb US /ˈkɑːpid/

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading “[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.”

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Government's noun US /ˈɡʌvərmənts/

possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading “[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.”

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rationale noun US /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

From this reading “[The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.”

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reprint noun US /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading “When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]”

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simultaneously adverb US /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

From this reading “Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.”

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solution noun US /səˈluːʃən/

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading “A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.”

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From this reading Washington, May 2.

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.

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accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/

past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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cavilled

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From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/

made or joined or united into one

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.

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copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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famenounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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Government'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/

possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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how

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From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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ingenuities

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From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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JusticenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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LetternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Washington, May 2.

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men'snounUS /menz/

a public toilet for men

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.

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officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/

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

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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PlotnounUS /plɑːt/

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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rationalenounUS /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/

a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/

at the same instant

From this reading Justice and fame are equally and simultaneously satisfied.

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SOLUTIONnounUS /səˈluːʃən/

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE CONSPIRACY.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Washington, May 2.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading [The annexed Letter, which has been cavilled at, as much as copied, is a rationale of the Conspiracy, combined from the Government's own officers.

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workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading When it was written it was believed to be true: the evidence at the trial has confirmed much of it: I reprint it to show how men's ingenuities were at work to account for the conception and progress of the Plot.]

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