Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

in addition

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

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

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

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

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

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

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

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From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

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From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

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From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

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

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

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

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

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From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

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From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

to break and turn over earth especially with a plow

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

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From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

plural of “refuge” — a safe place

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

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

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

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From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

not in physical motion

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

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

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

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

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A cut-off has made a country town of it, like Osceola, St. Genevieve, and several others.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

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

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

a town in western Mississippi on bluffs above the Mississippi River to the west of Jackson

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

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

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading There is currentless water --also a big island--in front of Vicksburg now.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE used to plow past the lofty hill-city, Vicksburg, down-stream; but we cannot do that now.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Signs and scars still remain, as reminders of Vicksburg's tremendous war experiences; earthworks, trees crippled by the cannon balls, cave- refuges in the clay precipices, etc. The caves did good service during the six weeks' bombardment of the city--May 8 to July 4, 1863.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You come down the river the other side of the island, then turn and come up to the town; that is, in high water: in low water you can't come up, but must land some distance below it.