Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

anew

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

(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 The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

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

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a youthful male person

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the act of breaking something

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

-ing form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

divisible by two

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

every person

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

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

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

let have

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

be the source of pain

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

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

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

immediately past

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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 _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

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 _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

move with force

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

“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 Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

free from harm or evil

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

a person, without saying who

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

the season of growth

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

acceptance of despair

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.

except if; if not

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

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

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

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

From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

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

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.

which person or people

From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.

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

From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.