used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
fearless and daring
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
a person who is in charge
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
Denonville
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From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
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 wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
set up or found
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
Frontenac
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From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
the head of a state government
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
immediately past
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
absolutely essential
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
with low volume
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
determined
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
RumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
moving very fast
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
carry out
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
vacillatingadjectiveUS /ˈvæsəleɪtɪŋ/
uncertain in purpose or action
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
migratory
From this reading The wandering Iroquois appeared as evasive as ghosts; but the English remained open to attack.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Rumors began to circulate through the settlement that a war party was about to be organized.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frontenac, realizing that prompt and bold action was necessary to sustain this confidence, resolved to take the initiative, and revive the prestige of the French arms by striking swift blows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was noticed that arms and provisions were being quietly collected.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A FOREST ADVENTURE._ THE Canadians, reduced to the last extremity by the vacillating policy of the late Governor, Denonville, had found in the Count de Frontenac a chief whom they could trust.
