1862
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From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
subject to appointment
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
Bragg-Buell
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From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
Buell
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From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
Buell's
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From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
espritnounUS /eˈspriː/
liveliness of mind or spirit
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
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 The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
McClellan
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From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Buell's first attention was given to the organization of his army and the drilling of his soldiers.
organizernounUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/
a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
precisely as stated
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His labors in this direction were very successful, and the "Army of the Cumberland" became famous for its _esprit de corps_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The general appointed to succeed Sherman was Don Carlos Buell, a thorough soldier, and, like McClellan, a splendid organizer; but, like that general, he was unsuccessful in the field, and during what is known as the "Bragg-Buell campaign" in Kentucky in the fall of 1862, he entirely lost the confidence of his soldiers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading General Nelson, according to his predictions, was ordered back with his command to Louisville.
