1535
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From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
CartiernounUS /ˈkɑːrtiər/
French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
conquestsnounUS /ˈkɑːnkwests/
plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
Dieppe
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From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Stick to the discovery, and the names of Jacques Cartier and Donnacona.
Donnacona
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From this reading Stick to the discovery, and the names of Jacques Cartier and Donnacona.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
favoritismnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/
an inclination to favor some person or group
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
Jacques
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From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
Montcalm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Stick to the discovery, and the names of Jacques Cartier and Donnacona.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
not any; not one
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
side-issues
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Stick to the discovery, and the names of Jacques Cartier and Donnacona.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Light reading for leisure hours, Fanny," said Kitty, looking askance at the colonel's literature as she sat down near her cousin after dinner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No favoritism in this investigation; no bringing forward of Champlain or Montcalm prematurely; no running off on subsequent conquests or other side-issues.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stick to the discovery, and the names of Jacques Cartier and Donnacona.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Start with Jacques Cartier, ancient mariner of Dieppe, in the year 1535.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes; and you start fair, ladies.
