Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

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

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

past form of “cede” — give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

the act of discovering something

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

full of events or incidents

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

French missionary who accompanied Louis Joliet in exploring the upper Mississippi River valley (1637-1675)

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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 _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

in an obscure manner

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

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

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The transfer of Louisiana to the United States is one of the most interesting events in the history of our country.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

not known

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

the topmost one of two

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

precisely as stated

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading _Louisiana, its Discovery and Vicissitudes._ Louisiana, and its eventful history.--The Expedition of De Soto.--The Missionary Marquette.--His voyage on the Upper Mississippi.--The Expedition of La Salle.--Michilimackinac.--Its History.--Fate of the "Griffin."--Grief of La Salle.--His voyage of Discovery.--Sale of Louisiana to the United States.--Remarks of Napoleon.

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

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

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

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole country west of the majestic river appropriately called the Father of Waters, was then called Louisiana, and its boundaries were very obscurely defined.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading Indeed neither the missionary nor the hunter had penetrated but a very short distance into those unknown wilds.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1800, Spain, then in possession of the vast region west of the Mississippi, ceded it to France.