used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
ANNUALadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
Durantaye
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From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
obtain
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
MerchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
Michillimackinac
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From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
have in common
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
that is looked for
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
tribulationsnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “tribulation” — an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Merchants of high and low degree had brought up their most tempting goods from Quebec, and every inhabitant of Montreal of any substance sought by every means in his power to gain a share of the profit.
under normal conditions
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
precisely as stated
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
Ville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trade was in full activity; never had Canada known a more prosperous commerce than now in the midst of her dangers and tribulations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The booths were set along the palisades of the town, and each had an expert interpreter, to whom the trader usually promised a certain portion of his gains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That very morning, to the overwhelming joy of the citizens of Ville Marie, Le Durantaye, late Commandant at Michillimackinac, arrived with fifty canoes, manned by French traders and filled with valuable furs.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading _THE ANNUAL FAIR._ THE following day witnessed the opening of the great Annual Fair.
