1678
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From this reading 1678-1679.
1679
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From this reading 1678-1679.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
(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 Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LA SALLE AT NIAGARA.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
DisasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
EmbarkationnounUS /ˌembɑːrˈkeɪʃən/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
FollowersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
Fèvre
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From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
Hennepin
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From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
JealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LA SALLE AT NIAGARA.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
Motte
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From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
NIAGARAnounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading LA SALLE AT NIAGARA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
approval to do something
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
Récollet
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From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
SALLE
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From this reading LA SALLE AT NIAGARA.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
Senecas
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From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father Louis Hennepin: his Past Life; his Character.--Embarkation.--Niagara Falls.--Indian Jealousy.--La Motte and the Senecas.--A Disaster.--La Salle and his Followers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hennepin was all eagerness to join in the adventure; and, to his great satisfaction, La Salle gave him a letter from his Provincial, Father Le Fèvre, containing the coveted permission.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
in or at the place that
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
Whereupon
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From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whereupon, to prepare himself, he went into retreat at the Récollet convent of Quebec, where he remained for a time in such prayer and meditation as his nature, the reverse of spiritual, would permit.
