Acadie
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From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
for the reason that
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
placed in a grave
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The priest was not concerned by this silence.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
D'Archand
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From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
despatches
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From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading IN THE FALL OF THE SNOW.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
the head of a state government
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE FALL OF THE SNOW.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
in the recent past
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
not any; not one
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The priest was not concerned by this silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE FALL OF THE SNOW.
and nothing more
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
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 priest was not concerned by this silence.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The priest was not concerned by this silence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading IN THE FALL OF THE SNOW.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE FALL OF THE SNOW.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Because the Father of Waters was frozen over and its track buried in snow, despatches from Quebec could only be conveyed by the hand of overland couriers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had indeed lost much of his interest in the doings of the New World, since D'Archand had informed him of his popularity at home.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Winter had set in early that year, and with more than usual severity; and this was probably the reason why no messenger had lately arrived from the heights to inform the governor of Acadie as to what had taken place in and around the modest capital of New France.
