Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

an early French settler in the Maritimes

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

(Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373)

From this reading ATHANASIUS.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

enroll into service compulsorily

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

dearly loved

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading War it was.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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 Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

not one, and not any

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

only a very short time before

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

be seated

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

a state in east central United States

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

tell voluntarily

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War it was.

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

From this reading War it was.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The horsemen grew scarce on the wide prairies of Opelousas.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Far away in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, on bloody fields, many an Acadian volunteer and many a poor conscript fought and fell for a cause that was really none of theirs, simple, non-slaveholding peasants; and many died in camp and hospital--often of wounds, often of fevers, often of mere longing for home.

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

From this reading Bonaventure and Zosephine learned this much of war: that it was a state of affairs in which dear faces went away, and strange ones came back with tidings that brought bitter wailings from mothers and wives, and made _les vieux_--the old fathers--sit very silent.