Chapter VIII

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From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

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From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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 FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

set up or found

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

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

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

the head of a state government

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

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

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

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

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

a member of the Jesuit order

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

the literary culture

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In the next year there were still fewer.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

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

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

the work of a sailor

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

not in physical motion

From this reading In the next year there were still fewer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the next year there were still fewer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading For some reason the trade was falling off.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

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

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Radisson urged Bayly to establish new forts on the west coast, and at length the governor consented to go with him on his regular summer cruise to Nelson.

at the time that

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

which person or people

From this reading When they came back to Rupert in August they were surprised to find the fort tenanted by a Jesuit from Quebec, Father Albanel, who handed letters to Radisson and Groseilliers, and passports from the governor of New France to Bayly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH ON THE BAY Every year three ships were sailing to the Bay and returning to England laden with peltry; but in 1672 it was observed by the traders at the fort that fewer Indians than usual came down the river with furs.