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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 The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
actually
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
advantage
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
anxiety
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
any
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
apparently
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
appearance
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
arming
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
arranged
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
arsenal
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
breadth
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
Ca-Ira
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
carriages
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
case
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
chase-mare
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
châteaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
clear
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
considerable
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
construction
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
Coulancourt
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
cutting
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
Dame
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
daughter
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
daughters
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
de
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
deep
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
degree
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
destined
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
ditches
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
embark
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
England
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
entirely
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
escape
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
experiencing
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
family
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
fear
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
felt
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
fidelitynounUS /fɪˈdeləti/
continued loyalty to a person or promise
From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
fifth
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
first
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
flood-tide
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
formidable
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
future
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
give
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
going
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
Grace
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
Gramont
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
handsome
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
Havre
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
immense
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
imposing
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
impression
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
investigation
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
leaving
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
left
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
Madame
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
Monsieur
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
more
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
Moret
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
morning
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
out
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
own
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
Paris
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
participation
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
party
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
perfectly
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
persuaded
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
Plessis
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
positive
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
presents
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
reached
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
remain
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
Rouen
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
sakes
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
sea-port
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
seen
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
Seine
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
ships
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
some
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
storehouses
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
surrounded
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
take
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
time
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From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
town
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
trustworthiness
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
two
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
Vengeance
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From this reading The fifth morning after the cutting out of the Vengeance, Madame Coulancourt and her daughter, and Monsieur Plessis and his family, left the château in two carriages for Havre, to embark in the Ca-Ira chase-mare, apparently destined for Rouen.
walls
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From this reading The breadth of the Seine is considerable; the citadel and arsenal, and the immense storehouses for the construction and arming of ships, give it the appearance of a formidable sea-port town, being entirely surrounded by walls and deep ditches.
water
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From this reading Havre de Grace, seen from the water, presents an imposing and handsome appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
wished
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From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The party reached Havre in time to take advantage of the first of the flood-tide; and though not without experiencing some degree of anxiety, they felt no positive fear, having seen no more of Monsieur Gramont, and having arranged everything with Dame Moret and her daughters, leaving them under the impression that they were actually going to Paris.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Monsieur Plessis, though perfectly persuaded of their fidelity and trustworthiness, yet, for their own sakes, in case of any future investigation, he wished them to remain perfectly clear of any participation in their escape to England.
