Chapter XII

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From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

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From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

let have

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

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

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

something written by hand

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

the back of a horse

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

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

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

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

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

march in a procession

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

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

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

worth remembering

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

“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 “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

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 In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

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

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In March, 1865, before Grant began the movement on the left of Petersburg, a number of rebels came through the lines and surrendered.

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

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.

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

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We can't stand another campaign,” said a rebel deserter at the bull pen.

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

From this reading They had seen the handwriting on the wall, and were convinced that they had been fighting for a lost cause; the hopelessness of the struggle had struck home to their hearts--and stomachs.

which person or people

From this reading The “bull pen” near Meade's headquarters was filled with Johnnies who had run away from Lee's army.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Doleful Tales by Deserters from Lee's Army--President Lincoln's Visit to the Front--A Memorable Meeting--The Fort Steadman Assault--Lincoln on Horseback--At the Head of the Column--Wan ted to Get Off and Pull Down his Pants._ ESERTERS from the Confederate army at Petersburg came into the Federal lines with doleful tales of hunger and hardships.