ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAJOR SOMERS AND FRIENDS.
BanyannounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
doughty
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From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
enrollverbUS /enˈroʊl/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
expiredadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspaɪrd/
having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MAJOR SOMERS AND FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
Joe
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From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
for more time
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR SOMERS AND FRIENDS.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
not any; not one
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
SOMERS
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From this reading MAJOR SOMERS AND FRIENDS.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term of service of the major’s regiment had expired, and it had been sent home, and mustered out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Fighting Joe” was no longer in the field of active operations, and our officers resigned their positions on the staff.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SOMERS and De Banyan proceeded from Port Royal to Washington, by the way of Fortress Monroe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The doughty general had won the admiration of the nation; the present generation will gratefully remember his efficient services, and posterity will enroll his name among the ablest and bravest defenders of the Union.
