the state of being absent
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
in addition
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
eagerly desirous
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
ArnoldsnounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
plural of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
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 AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
BraggnounUS /bræɡ/
Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
carefully weighed
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
a young female
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
in a serious manner
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
ShilohnounUS /ˈʃaɪloʊ/
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 AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE Berry’s absence from home on the morning of the battle of Shiloh made Mr. and Mrs. Arnold seriously anxious.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The position of the Arnolds’ cabin in the remote ravine was, fortunately, out of range of the guns, and the terrible encounters between the Confederate and Union forces were all several miles beyond the ridge that sheltered the cabin.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To venture far from the cabin was not to be considered; and, added to their anxiety for Berry, was the fear of what might have befallen Mrs. Bragg and Mollie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Sunday, with the echoing sound of guns, passed slowly by to the nearly frantic parents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The fact that Lily had also disappeared was of some comfort, however, for they knew the colored girl would do her best to protect and shield her young mistress from any danger.
