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From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
BLOODSHEDnounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
BurnsidenounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
COMBATANTSnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
DISAPPEARverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
discouragements
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From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
FRATERNALadjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
FredericksburgnounUS /ˈfredrɪksbərɡ/
a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
ten 10s
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
MIXverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
OUTINGnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
STRAINEDadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Twelve thousand Union troops were killed before night mercifully shut down upon the slaughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
which person or people
From this reading STILL MORE FRATERNAL BLOODSHED, ON PRINCIPLE.--OUTING FEATURES DISAPPEAR, AND GIVE PLACE TO STRAINED RELATIONS BETWEEN COMBATANTS, WHO BEGIN TO MIX THINGS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the midst of all these discouragements, the red brother fetched loose in Minnesota, Iowa, and Dakota, and massacred seven hundred men, women, and children.
YankeesnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The Confederates were protected by stone walls and situated upon a commanding height, from which they were able to shoot down the Yankees with perfect sang-froid and deliberation.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On December 13 the year's business closed with the battle of Fredericksburg, under the management of General Burnside.
