Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

(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 Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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 It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

make right or correct

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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 It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

at any time

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

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

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

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

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

ten 10s

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

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

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

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

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

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

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

make reference to

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

in other respects or ways

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper twice to form four leaves

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

unusual or striking

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

express in words

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

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 It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

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From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

not known

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Bancroft does not mention Champlain at all among the authorities for De Monts’s expedition, nor does he say that he ever visited the coast of New England.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading This omission is probably to be accounted for partly by the fact that the _early edition_ of Champlain’s “Voyages” had not been consulted for this purpose.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This contains by far the most particular, and, I think, the most interesting chapter of what we may call the Ante-Pilgrim history of New England, extending to one hundred and sixty pages quarto; but appears to be unknown equally to the historian and the orator on Plymouth Rock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is remarkable that there is not in English any adequate or correct account of the French exploration of what is now the coast of New England, between 1604 and 1608, though it is conceded that they then made the first permanent European settlement on the continent of North America north of St. Augustine.

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

From this reading If the lions had been the painters it would have been otherwise.