1673
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From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
(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 He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
(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 And meantime other parties had had better fortune.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
continentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənts/
plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
placed crosswise
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading And meantime other parties had had better fortune.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
inflatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
JolietnounUS /ˈdʒoʊliet/
French explorer (with Jacques Marquette) of the upper Mississippi River valley (1645-1700)
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
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 himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
immediately past
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
MarquettenounUS /mɑːrˈket/
French missionary who accompanied Louis Joliet in exploring the upper Mississippi River valley (1637-1675)
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading And meantime other parties had had better fortune.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
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 He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And meantime other parties had had better fortune.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading And meantime other parties had had better fortune.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In 1673 Joliet the merchant, and Marquette the priest, crossed the country and reached the banks of the Mississippi.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
SALLE
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From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Chief among them was the privilege to explore, far and wide, and build forts, and stake out continents, and hand the same over to the king, and pay the expenses himself; receiving, in return, some little advantages of one sort or another; among them the monopoly of buffalo hides.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading LA SALLE himself sued for certain high privileges, and they were graciously accorded him by Louis XIV of inflated memory.
a late time of life
From this reading He spent several years and about all of his money, in making perilous and painful trips between Montreal and a fort which he had built on the Illinois, before he at last succeeded in getting his expedition in such a shape that he could strike for the Mississippi.
