used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
anew
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
from appearances alone
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
BERRYnounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
Berry'snounUS /ˈberiz/
possessive form of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
BraggnounUS /bræɡ/
Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
discontinuedadjectiveUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
stopped permanently or temporarily
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
put on clothes
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
a young female
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
a social unit living together
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
Pittsburg
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From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
dependable
From this reading Mrs. Arnold had again fitted Mollie out with a neat dress of stout gingham.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
unkindnessnoun
lack of sympathy
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
the act of using
From this reading Berry presented the slate and pencil to the little girl so that she might use it at home; and this gift made Mollie sure that Berry had not meant to be unkind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The little household in the mountain cabin realized that the encampment of Union soldiers at Pittsburg Landing meant that a battle was near at hand; and Berry’s thoughts, as well as those of her mother and father, were absorbed in what General Grant’s next movement might be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BERRY IS TAKEN PRISONER Berry’s morning lessons with her father were now for a time discontinued.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Mollie Bragg came nearly every morning to practise her lessons in writing, and apparently had quite forgotten Berry’s thoughtless unkindness.
