Chapter II

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From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

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 In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

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

From this reading LEWIS AND CLARKE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

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From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

showing careful forethought

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

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From this reading LEWIS AND CLARKE.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

the act of discovering something

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

set up or found

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

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

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

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From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

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

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

doubt about the truth of something

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

cause to arise

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading LEWIS AND CLARKE.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

producing a sizeable profit

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Disappointed and needy, he applied for advice and assistance to Mr. Jefferson, at that time the American minister at the court of France.

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

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading He had seen, as he thought, unequalled opportunities for lucrative traffic in the exchange of the furs of that country for the silks and teas of China.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

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

From this reading But his representations were listened to with incredulity by the cautious merchants of Europe, and he found it impossible to interest any so far as to induce them to fit out an expedition for the object proposed.

which person or people

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1786, John Ledyard of Connecticut, who had been with Capt. Cook in his voyage of discovery to the north-west coast of America in 1776-1780, was in Paris, endeavoring to engage a mercantile company in the fur-trade of that coast.