1682
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From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
1684
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From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
for the reason that
From this reading The Hudson's Bay Company distrusted him because he was a foreigner.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
the two together, not just one
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
a game played with playing cards
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading The Hudson's Bay Company distrusted him because he was a foreigner.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Both France and England recognized this in Radisson.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading The Hudson's Bay Company distrusted him because he was a foreigner.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Both France and England recognized this in Radisson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
FURnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hudson's Bay Company distrusted him because he was a foreigner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
How
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From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The fur traders of Quebec were jealous.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
Monopolists
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From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
RADISSON
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From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Both France and England recognized this in Radisson.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading A clever man may be a dangerous rival.
RivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
transport commercially
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both France and England recognized this in Radisson.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The fur traders of Quebec were jealous.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
an act of traveling by water
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hudson's Bay Company distrusted him because he was a foreigner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fur traders of Quebec were jealous.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading 1682-1684 RADISSON GIVES UP A CAREER IN THE NAVY FOR THE FUR TRADE Though opposed by the Monopolists of Quebec, he secures Ships for a Voyage to Hudson Bay--Here he encounters a Pirate Ship from Boston and an English Ship of the Hudson's Bay Company--How he plays his Cards to win against Both Rivals
