used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
Abenakis
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From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
antagonismsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəmz/
plural of “antagonism” — a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
canoemen
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From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
recognizable; marked
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
DiscontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
divisible by two
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
gayety
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From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
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 WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
MohicansnounUS /ˌmoʊˈhiːkənz/
plural of “mohican” — a member of the Algonquian people formerly living in the Hudson valley and eastward to the Housatonic
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
and nothing more
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
pappooses
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From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
recuperationnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
Salle
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From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
Salle's
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From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
Sancerre's
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From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
Sieur
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From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
hurting
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
squaws
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From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But upon the morning following the Count de Sancerre’s receipt of an inexplicable gift from the children of the sun there reigned an air of gayety in the camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading The party consisted of twenty-three Frenchmen, eighteen Indians--Abenakis and Mohicans--ten squaws, and three pappooses.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Discontent and even open grumbling had already developed in this incongruous assemblage, and it was only the stern, imperious personality of de la Salle that had saved the expedition from falling asunder through the inherent antagonisms of the elements of which it was composed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After weeks of labor at the paddles, the canoemen were in sore need of rest.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
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From this reading IN WHICH A MAIDEN SHOWS HER HEART Sieur de la Salle’s temporary stockade had been erected upon the western bank of the great river, and his followers had received with delight the report that their leader had decided to indulge in a few days of recuperation before continuing his journey to the gulf.
