aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
a line of approach
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
elateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
facilitynounUS /fəˈsɪlɪti/
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
not any; not one
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
pittedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtɪd/
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Johnston in fortifying himself at Dalton had not overlooked the possible need of an avenue of retreat or removal to some other position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Either was as well prepared for the defeat of his plans as for their success, nor did victory unduly elate him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Accordingly he had repaired the roads leading into the different quarters of the surrounding country; and wherever his astute mind had deemed it expedient he had opened new passages.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the whole history of the war we know of no instance where two officers were so evenly and squarely pitted against each other as far as individual characteristics were concerned as were Sherman and Johnston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This enabled him to move about with facility, divide or unite his forces as he choose, and made his capture more difficult.
