adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
Berkley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
chokers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
CongressmennounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmɪn/
plural of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
DearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
deliriouslyadverb
as if in a delirium
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
HospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
limbering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
mammies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
mountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
RunverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
scarfsnounUS /skɑːrfs/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
silknounUS /sɪlk/
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
turbansnounUS /ˈtɜːrbənz/
plural of “turban” — a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading I tried to run the guard twice, but had to give it up.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
utterlyadverbUS /ˈʌtərli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The birds never sang more deliriously, the regimental bands never played more gaily; every camp was astir in the warm sunshine with companies, regiments, brigades, or divisions drilling.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading At the ceremonies of guard mount and dress parade the country was thronged with visitors from Washington, ladies in gay gowns and scarfs, Congressmen in silk hats and chokers, apparently forgetful of their undignified role in the late affair at Bull Run--even children with black mammies in scarlet turbans and white wool dresses came to watch a great army limbering up after a winter of inaction.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Berkley's first letter to her was written during that week of lovely weather, the first week in March.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote to her: "Dearest, it has been utterly impossible for me to obtain leave of absence and a pass to go as far as the Farm Hospital.
