Chapter XIX

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

later than; following

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

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

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

plural of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

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’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

any of numerous carnivorous bog plants of the genus Pinguicula having showy purple or yellow or white flowers and a rosette of basal leaves coated with a sticky secretion to trap small insects

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

set up or found

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

let have

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

a social unit living together

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

go away from a place

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

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

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

the common people generally

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

and nothing more

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

with speed

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

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 GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

in the near future

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

a state in east central United States

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Trillium having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single three-petaled flower

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the Arnolds’ cabin the little household had returned to the peaceful occupations of the days before the two armies had come so near to them.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading Berry’s garden flourished; Lily was becoming a well-trained servant, and Mr. Arnold was rapidly gaining strength.

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

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

in or at the place that

From this reading GENERAL GRANT The sunny April days brought many blossoms along the Tennessee ravines near Shiloh; trillium and butterwort, arbutus and violets were to be found, and masses of dogwood bloomed along the slopes, where only a few weeks earlier the fierce Battle of Shiloh had raged.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within two weeks after Beauregard’s defeat Steve Bragg had appeared at his cabin, and was as warmly welcomed as if he had been a brave soldier returned from war.

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

From this reading The Union fleet had moved down the Tennessee; Beauregard, convinced that the campaign was lost, was about to leave Corinth in the possession of Grant’s army, and it was felt that the Union cause would soon triumph.