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From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
1684
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From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
1710
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From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
2
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From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
3
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From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
how long something has existed
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
for the reason that
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
Chesnaye
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From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
clamorousadjective
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
ConfiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
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 In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
fiftiethadjectiveUS /ˈfɪftiɪθ/
the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
FursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
Groseillers
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From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
HUDSONnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
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 Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
immediately past
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
RADISSON
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From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
Reengaged
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From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
have in common
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
sponging-house
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From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
which person or people
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading He had spent his entire life exploring the wilds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading La Chesnaye had saved his furs; but the half of the cargo that was the share of Radisson and Groseillers had been seized at Quebec.[2] On arriving in France, Groseillers presented a memorial of their wrong to the court.[3] Probably because England and France were allied by treaty at that time, the petition for redress was ignored.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading 1684-1710 THE LAST VOYAGE OF RADISSON TO HUDSON BAY France refuses to restore the Confiscated Furs and Radisson tries to redeem his Fortune--Reengaged by England, he captures back Fort Nelson, but comes to Want in his Old Age--his Character Radisson was now near his fiftieth year.
a late time of life
From this reading He had saved New France from bankruptcy with cargoes of furs that in four years amounted to half a million of modern money.
but in spite of that
From this reading In ten years he had brought half a million dollars worth of furs to the English company.[1] Yet he was a poor man, threatened with the sponging-house by clamorous creditors and in the power of avaricious statesmen, who used him as a tool for their own schemes.
