1664
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From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
1729
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From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
(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 nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
Antoine-Louis-Onesime
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From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
Calvaire
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From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
Clairville
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From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
crumblingverbUS /ˈkrʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
divisible by two
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
fantasynounUS /ˈfæntəsi/
imagination unrestricted by reality
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
set up or found
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
Francois
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From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
frugallyadverbUS /ˈfruːɡəli/
in a frugal manner
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
Gaillard
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From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
garrisons
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From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
madcapnounUS /ˈmædkæp/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
engage in
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
absolutely essential
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
a person who requires medical care
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
possessing material wealth
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
Sieur
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From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Clairville was the grandson of a certain Francois Gaillard, body servant and faithful follower of the Sieur de Clairville--Antoine-Louis-Onesime--who came to New France in 1664.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
transgressionnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃən/
the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading THE MAN IN THE CHAIR "From out the crumbling ruins of fallen pride And chambers of transgression, now forlorn."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
at the time that
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
which person or people
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The house at Lac Calvaire was, as stated, a fair specimen of the dwellings erected in the first half of the eighteenth century by those Canadians who, living frugally though comfortably, felt that affection for the soil, for the natural features of the wild but picturesque country, even for its severe and strenuous climate, which in many cases prompted them to make homes and found families.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The nobleman in question led a truly chequered life in the gay garrisons of the new world, varied by a couple of voyages to the gayer Court he had left behind, but through all the reckless episodes of his long and stirring career, Francois was by his side, patient, adroit, silent when necessary, at other times a madcap for freak and fantasy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1729, a Clairville, rich trader in furs and skins, built the house five miles from the majestic and lonely Fall.
