Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

a cherished desire

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

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

From this reading FIRESIDE AND GROVE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

present

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

the act of departing

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

complete annihilation

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading FIRESIDE AND GROVE.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

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

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a young female

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

in a willing manner

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading FIRESIDE AND GROVE.

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

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

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

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

French prelate and statesman; principal minister to Louis XIII (1585-1642)

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

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

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Ambition and not chance had brought La Salle thus far from the beaten track.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

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

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

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

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

(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 He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

in or at the place that

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.

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

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit

From this reading From Onawa he learnt of Viner's departure for the south on the day following that venture against New Windsor.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He had made it his policy to pursue the Englishmen in that land until he should have brought about their extermination, knowing well that any success in that direction would be rewarded by the richest gift which his master Richelieu had to bestow.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The girl had discovered the young man's track and gladly accompanied the priest, pointing out the trail, which was imperceptible to his untrained eyes, and so bringing him to the grove where Geoffrey tarried in the enchanted sleep.