Chapter XVI

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From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

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

From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

cut or trimmed by clipping

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

widely known and esteemed

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

immediately past

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

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 It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

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From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

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From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

having patronage or clients

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

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From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

brought from wildness into a domesticated state

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

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From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

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

From this reading NEW FACTS ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE FAMOUS PATHFINDER What became of Radisson?

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

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

being five more than twenty

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

a native or resident of Virginia

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

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

From this reading Was he run to earth by the bailiffs of London, like Thackeray’s “Virginian?”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 1688-1710 WHAT BECAME OF RADISSON?

which person or people

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Or did he become the lion tamed, the eagle with its wings clipped, to be patronized by supercilious nonentities?

a late time of life

From this reading It seems impossible that the man, who set France and England by the ears for a century, and led the way to the pathfinding of half America, should have dropped so completely into oblivion that not a scrap is recorded concerning the last twenty-five years of his life.