used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
blastingadjectiveUS /ˈblæstɪŋ/
causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
Dilsey
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From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
Dorothea
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From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
a single distinct event
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
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 A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
march in a procession
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
held or filled or in use
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
reëlection
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From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
SavannahnounUS /səˈvænə/
a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
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 September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading But the most significant occurrence of that Autumn was the reëlection of Mr. Lincoln.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
SouthernersnounUS /ˈsʌðərnərz/
plural of “southerner” — an American who lives in the South
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading September had seen Sherman in possession of Atlanta; he had occupied Savannah in December and a month later began his successful march through South Carolina.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE ENCOUNTER This incident of old Aunt Dilsey and Sam was but one of many that set Dorothea to thinking deeply.
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 The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
which person or people
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The summer had passed with but little change in the village of Washington.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This was a confirmation of the unity felt in the North to prosecute the war to the end and a blasting of the hopes of those Southerners who, realizing their dwindling resources, had worked to bring about some form of compromise.
