completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE LAKE.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
yet to be or coming
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading DOWN THE LAKE.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
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 doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
not one, and not any
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
an amount of time
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
the season of growth
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
Teche
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From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE LAKE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
turbidadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbɪd/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
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 It was seventy miles from the camp, and it was absolutely necessary that the trip should be performed by night, for the lake, at the season of high water, was navigable for small steamers, which, with other craft, occasionally passed over its turbid tide.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
produce a literary work
From this reading At the period of which we write, the railroad through the Teche country had not been constructed, and the population was very sparsely scattered over this region.
a late time of life
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
but in spite of that
From this reading Most of the available land, however, was occupied; but, of course, none of the little villages which spring up around railroad stations, and which, in the course of years, grow into large towns and cities, had yet appeared.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With many doubts and fears in regard to the future, the young fugitives commenced the voyage to the Gulf.
