1732
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From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
1799
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From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
Alleghany
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From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
a youthful male person
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
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 The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
Salle
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From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
get by special effort
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
SurveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
carry out
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hoped to do far more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His cherished dream was to build up in this vast and fertile territory an empire for France.
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 George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
which person or people
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the French King foolishly feared that planting colonies in America would take too many of his subjects out of France, and refused to do that which might have made his new possessions secure.
a late time of life
From this reading The opportunity thus neglected was seized fifty years later by the hardy English settlers who pushed westward across the Alleghany Mountains.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading George Washington, the Boy Surveyor and Young Soldier [1732-1799] As a pioneer in leading the way along the Ohio and the Mississippi, La Salle did much for France.
