Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

the French-speaking part of the Canadian Maritime Provinces

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

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From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

anew

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

of short duration or distance

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

with no protection or shield

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

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

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

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From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

ten 10s

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

immediately past

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

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

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

not taken into account

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

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From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

(poetic) still or calm

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

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

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A few more Threads of History--Acadia again lost--The Oath of Allegiance--Settlement of Halifax--The brave Three Hundred--Massacre at Norridgewoack--Le Pere Ralle.

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

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

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

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

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

From this reading A brief stand was made at Port Royal, but this last outpost finally capitulated.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

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

From this reading During the invasion of Col. Church, the inhabitants of Grand-Pre were exposed to such treatment as may be conceived of.

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

From this reading The smoke from the borders of the five rivers, overlooked by Blomidon, rose in the stilly air, and again the sea rolled past the broken dykes, which for nearly a century had kept out its desolating waters between the Cape and the Gasperau.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Driven to despair, a few of the younger Acadians took up arms to defend their hearthstones, but the great body of the people submitted without resistance.