Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

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 A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

the specified day of the month

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

plural of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

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

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

impressive in appearance

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

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

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

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From this reading _VILLE MARIE_.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

attach to a support

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

associated with the priesthood or priests

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

something hard to endure

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

only a very short time before

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

unusual or striking

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

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From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

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From this reading _VILLE MARIE_.

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

From this reading BEAUTIFULLY situated as it was between Mount Royal and the St. Lawrence, at that early date Ville Marie could scarcely be termed imposing in appearance.

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

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was busy and bustling, and had been described as “a place which makes so much noise, but is of so little account.”

belonging to which person

From this reading Its citizens were mostly disbanded soldiers, traders and coureurs de bois—a turbulent population, whose control taxed to the utmost the patience, tact and ingenuity of the priestly governors.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading A frontier town at the head of the colony, it was the natural resort of desperadoes of every description, offering a singular contrast between the rigor of its clerical seigniors and the riotous license of the wild crews which invaded it.