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A Lieutenant at Eighteen
A Lieutenant at Eighteen

Chapter XXXV

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A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.
The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.
A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.
General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.
He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A Lieutenant at Eighteen

Chapter XXXV

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.
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The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.
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A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.
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General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.
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He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Along preposition US /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.”

Been auxiliary verb US /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.”

Captain noun US /ˈcaptain/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.”

Chorus noun US /ˈkɔrəs/

a group singing together

From this reading “A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.”

FIRST noun US /first/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.”

Insisted verb US /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/

demanded something firmly

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

Morning noun US /morning/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

Over preposition US /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading “The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.”

Several noun US /ˈseveral/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.”

Since preposition US /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

Time noun US /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

Well noun US /well/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

acknowledged

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From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

acquainted

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

advisable

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

all

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

announced

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

appeared

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

appended

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

assume

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

back

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

brigadier-general

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

Cavalry

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

changes

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

cheers

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

chorusnounUS /ˈkɔrəs/

a group singing together

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

commission

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

compliment

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From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

consider

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

country

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

date

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

dated

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

Deck

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

dignity

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From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

document

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

EIGHTEEN

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

entitled

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

especially

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

explained

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

finished

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

FIRSTnounUS /first/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

General

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

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

insistedverbUS /ɪnˈsɪstɪd/

demanded something firmly

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

keeping

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

Kentucky

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

known

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

LIEUTENANT

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

lines

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

made

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

months

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

morningnounUS /morning/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

needed

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

organization

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

position

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

preferred

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

proceeding

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

rank

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

reading

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

recipient

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

resounded

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

retain

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

Riverlawn

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From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

services

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

several

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

staff

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

Tennessee

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

Thomas

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

timenounUS /time/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

two

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

unusual

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From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

well

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From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

Woodbine

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.