used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
Acadiannoun
an early French settler in the Maritimes
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
Acadians
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From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
in addition
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
BayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
depictingnounUS /dɪˈpɪktɪŋ/
a representation by picture or portraiture
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
Evangeline
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From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
Felix
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From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
ReminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
St
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From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
Teche
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From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
unshakableadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkəbəl/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
Voorhies
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From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author, Judge Felix Voorhies, relates the story as it was told to him by his grandmother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
at the time that
From this reading The story begins by telling of the native land of these Acadians and of the village of St. Gabriel from which they were driven when the French Province was surrendered to the British.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their love for one another is unparalleled in the annals of human history, to which may be attributed their fortitude and perseverance in their travels from Canada, upon being expelled by the British, to their chosen Land on the banks of Bayou Teche.
belonging to which person
From this reading Acadian Reminiscences, depicting the True Life of Evangeline, is a story centered about the life of the Acadians whose descendants are now residents of the Teche Country also known as the Land of Evangeline.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These people lived a pure and simple life with an unbounded devotion to their religion and with an unshakable faith in their God.
