Chapter V

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

later than; following

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

(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 _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a formal public statement

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

the formal act of approving

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

half the width of an em

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

communicated in words

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

the closing section of a musical composition

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

let have

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

adult female chicken

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

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From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

Scottish clan leader and outlaw who was the subject of a 1817 novel by Sir Walter Scott (1671-1734)

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

the force of workers available

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

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From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

as yourself

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

soldiers collectively

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

not knowledgeable about something specified

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Then there was a feeling, though not outspoken to any great extent, that the new-comer, being a stranger to Lee's tactics, and unacquainted with the Eastern troops, would be placed at such a disadvantage, that the Confederate leader would be enabled to “play all around” Grant, and demoralize the Union army.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

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

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

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

From this reading The veterans of the grand old Army of the Potomac were prepared to fight--to the death, if need be--no matter who received the three stars of a lieutenant-general.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

at the time that

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

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

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

which person or people

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading There was no enthusiasm whatever among the troops in winter quarters around Warrenton.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _General Grant as Commander-in-chief with the Army of the Potomac--How Grant Fought His Men--Not a Retreating 'Man--The Overland Campaign--The Grand Finale--After the War--The Old Commander in Troy--En Route to MacGregor--Mustered Out._ HEN U. S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, and assigned to command all the armies of the United States, the announcement was received by the Army of the Potomac without any marked evidence of approval or disapproval.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A few expressed the opinion that the “Western importation” would not come up to the country's expectations when brought face to face with the great rebel chief, who was personally acquainted with every inch of the ground on which the battles of Virginia must be fought.