used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
eagerly desirous
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading FORT ST.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
molestverbUS /məˈlest/
harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
not any; not one
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
Salle
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From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
Salle's
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From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
ST
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From this reading FORT ST.
not in physical motion
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But the months of waiting brought no aid or reinforcements to the fort on the high rock, and each day made it more clear that La Salle’s enemies were in power in Canada.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOUIS The summer that followed the return of La Salle to Fort St. Louis was an anxious one for the colony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Iroquois were still in the valley, and the Indians about the fort were full of an apprehension that sometimes almost amounted to panic.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they clung to their faith in their French protectors; and the bands of invaders, not wishing to taste the vengeance of so strong a union of their enemies, did not that summer molest the group of villages.
