Chapter XXXIII

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

have

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

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From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

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From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

deem to be

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

usually; as a rule

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

for more time

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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 With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

used to form the superlative

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

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From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

not any; not one

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

part with a possession or right

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

not used up

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

plural of “seminole” — a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

in the near future

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

the season of growth

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

required or under orders

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

closely encircling

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She was slow to recover from the shock caused by the news of her lover's death, but as soon as she was able to bear the journey, they took her with them to the plantation, which they begged her to consider her own home.

soldiers collectively

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

hard to endure

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading So the war was supposed to be ended, and many families of refugees now returned to their abandoned homes.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

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

From this reading Among these were the Boyds, who had no longer any reason for remaining in St. Augustine, and who were particularly anxious to remove Nita from the sorrowful associations surrounding her there.

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

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

which person or people

From this reading TOLD BY THE MAGNOLIA SPRING The reported death of Coacoochee, which was generally believed, gave great satisfaction to the people of Florida, and to the troops who had been for so long engaged in the thankless task of trying to subdue the Seminoles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With many of their leading chiefs removed beyond hope of return, and with their most daring spirit dead, the Indians must, of course, relinquish all hopes of successfully continuing the struggle.