Chapter XXXIII

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

(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 All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

large but transportable armament

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

superlative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

possessive form of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

stubbornly unyielding

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

transport from one place to another

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

knowledge of an event before it occurs

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

introducing a different topic

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

not producing an intended effect

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

a particular point in time

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

-ing form of “murder” — kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

obstruct or hinder any discussion

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

relating to or concerned with strategy

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

carry out

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

shaped in the form of the letter V

From this reading All day, that red 17th of September, 1862--“the bloodiest single day’s fighting of the Civil War”--the Army of the Potomac had flung itself in dogged fury upon the V-shaped position of the Confederates on the creek’s farther side.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAR!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the second day of the battle of Antietam; the first day having been consumed in a more or less ineffectual artillery duel, and in maneuvering for positions of strategic advantage.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Thanks to his foreknowledge of Lee’s plans--and, incidentally, thanks to Dad and Battle Jimmie--McClellan had been able to take advantage of Lee’s moment of comparative weakness by forcing battle upon him before Stonewall Jackson’s force could return from the raid on Harper’s Ferry.

at a wholesale price

From this reading All day, along the steep banks of Antietam Creek, the battle had roared and bellowed and done its wholesale murdering.