Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

later than; following

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

(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 All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading What became of the vicomte's confederates is unknown.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

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From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading What became of the vicomte's confederates is unknown.

unvarying in nature

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

inflected form of “drip” — fall in drops

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

set up or found

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

the act of giving

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

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

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

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

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

emit long loud cries

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

conformity or harmony

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

held dear

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

not any; not one

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

with reluctance

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

causing extreme terror

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

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

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

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

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

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

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

in the direction of

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

two times

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

not known

From this reading What became of the vicomte's confederates is unknown.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

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From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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From this reading What became of the vicomte's confederates is unknown.

look attentively

From this reading Night after night he sat beside them during his watch, always giving up his place reluctantly.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

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

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What became of the vicomte's confederates is unknown.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

move with a whining sound

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

which person or people

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

belonging to which person

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading That his constant cheeriness had its effect there is no doubt; for before they came within sight of the chateau madame had smiled twice.

possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All throughout the wild journey the Chevalier's efforts were directed toward keeping up the lagging spirits of the women, who found it easier to despair than to hope.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading HOW GABRIELLE DIANE DE MONTBAZON LOVED How Brother Jacques, the Chevalier, Madame de Brissac and Anne de Vaudemont, guided by the Black Kettle, reached Quebec late in November, passing through a thousand perils, the bitter cold of nights and the silence of days more terrifying than the wolf's howl or the whine of the panther whose jaws dripped with the water of hunger, is history, as is the final doom of the Onondaga mission, which occurred early the following year.