used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
ACHIEVEMENTSnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
FRENCHMENnounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
How
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From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
MethodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
not any; not one
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
Sault
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From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
except for; apart from
From this reading In romantic interest it has no rival in North America, save that of Mexico.
unusual or striking
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
Ste
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From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A singular and picturesque story is that of New France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frenchmen opened up the great Northwest; and for a long time France was the dominant power in the North, as Spain was in the South.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRENCHMEN IN THE NORTH OF AMERICA The Difference between Spanish and French Methods.--What caused the Difference.--How it resulted.
at the time that
From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
wigwams
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From this reading When the French tongue was heard in wigwams in far western forests; when French goods were exchanged for furs at the head of Lake Superior and around Hudson Bay; when French priests had a strong post as far to the West as Sault Ste.
