used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A keen, continual skirmishing began with the light.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
lacking funds
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
Connesauga
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From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading A keen, continual skirmishing began with the light.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
GapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
Hardee's
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From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A keen, continual skirmishing began with the light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A keen, continual skirmishing began with the light.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
most important element
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
become covered with mist
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
a particular point in time
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
in motion
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
Oostenaula
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From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
reoccupied
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From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
Resaca
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From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading A keen, continual skirmishing began with the light.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
Stevenson's
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From this reading Stevenson’s division, moving forward, reoccupied the position gained the evening before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some blue cannon opened here, and for a time it seemed that at any moment the main bodies, blue and grey, might crash through the fog into a general and furious battle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It extended along the whole front, but with especial sharpness upon Hardee’s line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morning broke with a heavy mist over Oostenaula and Connesauga, over Rocky Face and Snake Creek Gap, over the village of Resaca, over the Western and Atlantic Railroad, over the grey army and the blue army.
