used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
abbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
Acadians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
in actual fact
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
AunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
Beausejour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
lacking funds
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
houseless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
Loutre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
Micmacs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
Missaguash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
precipitancynoun
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
reembarking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
Shubenacadie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
Tantramar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The French troops had some little feeling for the houseless villagers, and they were angered at being deprived of their chief and most convenient source of supplies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
at the time that
From this reading When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The fierce abbe insisted that the movement of the English was a ruse of some sort; but when the ships got actually under way, with a brisk breeze in their sails, he withdrew in deep chagrin, and returned with his Micmacs to his village on the muddy Shubenacadie.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Relieved of his dreaded presence the Acadians set bravely to work building cabins on the new lands which were allotted them back of Beausejour, and along the Missaguash, Au Lac, and Tantramar streams.
