Chapter XVII

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

anew

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

plural of “digger” — a laborer who digs

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

most important element

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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 Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

plural of “secessionist” — an advocate of secessionism

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

cooked in steam

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a place where something ends or is complete

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The people there had been small farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and shell diggers; all of them absolutely dependent upon the market of New Orleans from which they had been cut off for more than five months.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The shores of the river presented to view nothing but desolation.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Many of the houses were deserted and every garden and field lay waste.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

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

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading AGAIN DECEIVED The party of Secessionists of which Mr. and Madame Vance were members embarked on board the boat, Ceres, which steamed up the narrow winding river, Tangipaho, to Manchac bridge, the terminus of a railroad that led to Ponchatoula ten miles distant from which was the headquarters of General Thompson; the main body of Confederates being nine miles further on.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Gaunt, yellow, silent figures stood looking at the disembarking refugees, images of despair.