used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
Andersonville
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From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
BLOOD-HOUNDS
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From this reading THE BLOOD-HOUNDS ON THE TRACK.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
inhumanitynounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
not any; not one
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
come into possession of
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BLOOD-HOUNDS ON THE TRACK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
Somers
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From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOOD-HOUNDS ON THE TRACK.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE BLOOD-HOUNDS ON THE TRACK.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
under normal conditions
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Colonel Roman promised to continue his exertions for the release of his friend, or, if he could not obtain that, for better treatment than had usually been accorded to prisoners of war by the Confederacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
in or at the place that
From this reading An appeal was made to higher authority, but it was unavailing; and Somers was hurried away to that miserable place, where officers and soldiers died by thousands, of sheer inhumanity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN one week from the day on which Somers made the acquaintance of Colonel Roman, he was inside of the stockade at Andersonville.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It so happened that the general officer with whom rested the decision in the case of the prisoner, was a personal and political opponent of the planter, and the colonel had no influence with him.
