Chapter III · Chapter 3

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

rendered motionless for lack of wind

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

the state of being certain

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

an opposing military force

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

a message received and understood

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

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

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

not any; not one

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

come into possession of

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

the local environment

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

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 arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

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

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

located far away spatially

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

except for; apart from

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

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 The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The holy character and mission of father Gilbert was his passport in every place; and, as his duty often called him to remote parts of the settlement, and among every description of people, it was natural that he should obtain information of passing events, before it reached the ears of the garrison.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Herald, save thy labor; Come thou no more for ransom, gentle herald;

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.

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

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

which person or people

From this reading The arrival of some fishermen on the following morning confirmed the intelligence of father Gilbert--the name by which the priest, who succeeded Father Ambrose, had announced himself at the fort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had eluded the enemy by night, and reported that several vessels lay becalmed in the Bay of Fundy; and, though they had not been near enough to ascertain with certainty, no doubt was entertained, that it was the little fleet of M. la Tour, returning with the expected supplies.