Chapter VIII

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

anew

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “You had better take a sleep.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

the first light of day

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

an opposing military force

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

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

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

the force of workers available

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

past form of “participate” — share in something

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

“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 Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

plural of “rebel” — “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 Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

run away, as if in a panic

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “You had better take a sleep.

sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed)

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

carry out

From this reading “You had better take a sleep.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The enlisted men of our company held a council of war before any of them availed themselves of the privilege of turning in for a snooze.

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

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

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

From this reading We'll call you if the enemy shows up before reveille.”

which person or people

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “I wonder if the Johnnies will skedaddle before morning?” said one of the boys who had been back at Ely's ford and had not participated in the first day's fight.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading _A Council of War--Observations at Daylight--The Second Day in the Wilderness--Not to Fall Back--The Rebel Yell--The Third Day--Custer at Work--An Ideal Cavalry Officer._ T daybreak we expected to renew the Battle of the Wilderness--if the rebels did not pitch into us again during the night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You had better take a sleep.