used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
(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 The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But he was not to remain alone.
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 De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was not to remain alone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
CartiernounUS /ˈkɑːrtiər/
French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
Claude's
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From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
colonisationnoun
the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
permission to do something
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
engage in
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
a particular point in time
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
munitionsnounUS /mjuːˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “munition” — weapons considered collectively
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he was not to remain alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
Roberval
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From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the season of growth
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
in a swift manner
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
in the direction of
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading But the gay life of the Court had exhausted the royal treasury, and for the moment it seemed as if all his preparations had been in vain.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was not to remain alone.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
at the time that
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
which person or people
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter went swiftly, and towards the spring Claude's strength came slowly back to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The physician who waited on him, however, ordered perfect rest during the summer months; and so, when news came that Cartier had his five ships all ready for sea, stored with provisions and fully manned, he had reluctantly to consent to remain behind in France.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading De Roberval could not go to make a permanent colonisation in America without abundant firearms, artillery, and munitions of war.
