Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

later than; following

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

side by side

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

characterized by great determination

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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 When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

in a forcible manner

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He had, however, no opportunity for protest or remonstrance.

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

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

small fishing boat rigged with one or more lugsails

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

engage in

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

the force of workers available

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

a port city in western France on the Loire estuary

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

not any; not one

From this reading He had, however, no opportunity for protest or remonstrance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had, however, no opportunity for protest or remonstrance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had, however, no opportunity for protest or remonstrance.

above and across; more than

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

invade in great numbers

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading He had, however, no opportunity for protest or remonstrance.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

in the near future

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

not in physical motion

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

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

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

a special situation

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time he felt that to do so would make little difference in his position.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

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

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The captain of the lugger and two of his men went ashore as soon as the craft was moored alongside the quay.

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

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

at the time that

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Holland was overrun with the French, all English residents were thrown into prison, and the same thing had happened after the short peace; still he determined to make the effort, for he thought that as a civilian he might not be placed in a military prison, and might, therefore, have a better chance of making his escape.

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

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.

English architect (1746-1813)

From this reading A FRENCH PRISON Julian Wyatt had expected that there would be some formalities on his arrival at Nantes--that he should probably be taken before a court of some sort,--and he determined to make a protest, and to declare that he had been forcibly brought over from England.