Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

later than; following

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

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

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

Spanish operatic tenor noted for performances in operas by Verdi and Puccini (born in 1941)

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

being ten more than seventy

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading This episode is historical.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

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

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading This episode is historical.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

ten 10s

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading This episode is historical.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

not able to be found

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

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

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

above and across; more than

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This episode is historical.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "There," says Bancroft in his History of America, "under the suns of June, with timber felled in an inland grove, and dragged for a league over the prairie grass, the colonists prepared to build a shelter, La Salle being the architect, and himself making the beams, and tenons, and mortises."

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

From this reading In the early months of 1684, four vessels left La Rochelle, in France, for the colonisation of the Mississippi, bearing two hundred and eighty persons.

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

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

in or at the place that

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

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

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.

which person or people

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The expedition was commanded by La Salle, who brought with him his nephew, Moranget.

a late time of life

From this reading After a delay at Santo Domingo, which lasted two years, the expedition, missing the mouth of the Mississippi, entered the Bay of Matagorda, where they were shipwrecked.