1864
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From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
6th
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From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
ActorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Halt! who comes there?”
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
DaybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading “Halt! who comes there?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
fasten with a lock
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
the force of workers available
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A rifle had sprung to the shoulder of the startled sentry, and the sharp click of a lock followed his ringing challenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Halt! who comes there?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time: Daybreak on the morning of May 6th, 1864.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Actors: In the foreground, a horseman and a drowsy sentinel roused to a sense of his duty by the sound of the approaching rider; in the background, a score or more of Confederate cavalry--men springing from their blankets at the warning of danger.
which person or people
From this reading “Halt! who comes there?”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Scene: A wild, broken area of country in northern Georgia.
