1861
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From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
1864
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From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
(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 These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
attainments
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From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
apart from; not including
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
FEDERALadjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading THE FEDERAL LINES.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
Fondren
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From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
FryverbUS /fraɪ/
be excessively hot
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
GIVENadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading ILLUSTRATED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
Kinser
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From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FEDERAL LINES.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
engage in
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
the force of workers available
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
not any; not one
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
and nothing more
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
an amount of time
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
Powell'snounUS /ˈpoʊɪlz/
possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
RAGAN
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From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am, so far as I can ascertain, the only East Tennessee pilot living.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
a state of acute pain
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
express in words
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEDERAL LINES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
hard to endure
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE HISTORY, GIVEN AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE, BY CAPTAIN R. A. RAGAN OF HIS INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION FROM 1861 TO 1864.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
in or at the place that
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading These men have all died since the War, except James Lane, who was killed at the foot of the Cumberland Mountain, in Powell’s Valley, while conveying men to Kentucky. R. A. R. ESCAPE FROM EAST TENNESSEE
which person or people
From this reading I give the following names of those who piloted Union men through the lines: Daniel Ellis, James Lane, A. C. Fondren, James Kinser and David Fry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I lay no claim to literary attainments, but undertake to tell in simple words the story of my experiences, hardships and sufferings, lying out in the cold weather many nights, trying to make my way across the mountains and rivers to Kentucky, where the Union Army was encamped.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There have been a number of books written since the Civil War, dealing with the loyalty, heroism and suffering of the Union people of East Tennessee during that period, but few men have given their individual experience from 1861 to 1864.
