Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

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From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

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 The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

of or relating to or supporting Catholicism

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

set up or found

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

the property of being wild or turbulent

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

a state of high honor

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

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From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a quantity that is added

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a member of the Jesuit order

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plural of “jesuit” — a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

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From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

engage in

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

the force of workers available

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

deliver a sermon

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

not in physical motion

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

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 JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

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

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were others, however, whose first aim was to increase the power of France.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

arousing affect

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

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

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

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

From this reading JESUIT MISSIONARY PIONEERS Unselfishness of the Better Class of Jesuits.--Their Achievements in Exploration.--The Great Political Scheme of which they were the Instruments.--Indian Superstitions.--Danger!--The Touching Story of Isaac Jogues.--Ferocity of the Five Nations.--Ruin of the Hurons and of the Jesuit Missions among them.

during the time that

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

which person or people

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.

belonging to which person

From this reading A class of men whose aims were singularly unselfish were the missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly Jesuits, that is, members of the Society of Jesus.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading The first object of the best of them was to convert the Indians and establish a great branch of the Catholic Church in the wilds of America.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading These politician-priests were well represented by the famous Father Allouez who, while he preached the gospel to the Indians, took still greater pains to preach the glory of the French King, whose subjects he wished to make them.