Chapter XXXIII

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From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

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From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

divisible by two

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

set up or found

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

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

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

the force of workers available

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

by chance

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

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From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

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

From this reading But others had preceded them, and they found the buildings in ruins.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading Scattered here and there were boxes and bits of supplies; doors were unhinged, barrels broken open, and in the near-by meadow were dead bodies of Frenchmen.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading On May 1, into the camp of the Spaniards walked two men.

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

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE PITIFUL REMNANT It was perhaps as well that Tonty was compelled to turn back, for he could have done little good even if he had been able to press on and reach the Bay of St. Louis.

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

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

at the time that

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he was at the Cenis or Nabedache village pleading for guides, the Spaniards had already marched from Mexico to attack the French fort and its little garrison, and were encamped on the hill where La Salle had left Barbier in charge of the survivors.