used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
(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 Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
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 Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
for the reason that
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
CARTIERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtiər/
French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
From this reading JACQUES CARTIER.
Castilians
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From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
divisible by two
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
JACQUES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACQUES CARTIER.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
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 Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
not any; not one
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
on one occasion
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
and nothing more
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Spain already claimed Mexico, Peru, Florida, and the Pacific, and all at once the French king became alarmed and asked if God had created the new countries for Castilians (Spaniards) alone!
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
express in words
From this reading His courtiers hastened to tell him no, indeed, and that France had as good a right as any other country to own and settle America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
Verrazanonoun
Florentine navigator who explored the eastern coast of North America (circa 1485-1528)
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Verrazano told such wonderful stories of America that many other Frenchmen felt a desire to go and see the country for themselves and find out if the stories were true.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
a late time of life
From this reading But some years passed before any new expedition was sent out, and even then it was only undertaken because the French became jealous of the power that Spain was getting in the New World.
