Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

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

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

for the reason that

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

at any time

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They have rejoined and they go together to Quebec.

the act of departing

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

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From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

engage in

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading They have rejoined and they go together to Quebec.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is a broad trail because many Frenchmen and Indians make it," said the Onondaga.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading "As I have said, Sharp Sword and Tandakora do not like each other, but circumstances make them allies.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They have rejoined and they go together to Quebec.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

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

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading Ever since the white man came, hostile forces had been going north or south along well-defined passes in these regions, and, doubtless, bands of Indians had been traveling the same course from time immemorial; so it was not hard for them to come upon the traces of French and Indians going to Quebec to make the great stand against Wolfe and his fleet.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading BEFORE QUEBEC True to the predictions of Tayoga, they struck the trail of St. Luc and Tandakora far up in the province of New York and west of Lake Champlain.