Chapter XV

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

later than; following

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

(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 “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

see with attention

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

the act of departing

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

a short vivid experience

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

a young female

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

coins made of gold

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

only a very short time before

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

be the source of pain

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

march in a procession

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

a person who carries a message

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

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From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

throughout a period of time

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

with speed

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

except for; apart from

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

term of address for a man

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

the state of being asleep

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

happening unexpectedly

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

having rapidly moving feet

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The little girl realized from her father’s anxious face, and from what he said of the probable advance of Confederate troops, that any hour might see them on the march.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

literature in metrical form

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

look attentively

From this reading And at Lily’s question Berry quickly remembered that she should be off to Shiloh and keep watch.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading She went about the cabin after her mother’s departure repeating a verse from a poem she had learned that winter, a poem by Sir Walter Scott:

in the company of; together with

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

the words that are spoken

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

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

From this reading SOLDIERS ON SHILOH RIDGE Berry had not realized that her words would hurt Mollie’s sensitive nature; indeed she hardly remembered what she had said, for her thoughts were full of marching armies; of sleeping soldiers suddenly attacked by relentless foes; and of herself, as a swift-footed messenger, reaching the Union camp in time to warn and save them.

but in spite of that

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”

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

From this reading “‘Down from the hill the maiden pass’d, At the wild show of war aghast,— O gay, yet fearful to behold, Flashing with steel and rough with gold, And bristled o’er with swords and spears, With plumes and pennons waving fair, Was that bright battle-front——’” “My lan’, Missie Berry!” exclaimed the admiring Lily, “does yo’ reckon we’s gwine ter see all dat?”