adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
BLOOD-REDadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
DaysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
Hilland
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From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
Hilland's
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From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
how
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From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
reversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
shoulderingverbUS /ˈʃoʊldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
SKYnounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
threatenedadjectiveUS /ˈθretənd/
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hilland, having given up his plans, was contentedly carrying out the line of action suggested by his friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
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 He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BLOOD-RED SKY Days and weeks of intense excitement followed the terrific Union reverses which at one time threatened the loss of the national capital; and the North began to put forth the power of which it was only half conscious, like a giant taken unawares; for to all, except men of Hilland's hopeful confidence, it soon became evident that the opponent was a giant also.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading By all the means within his power he was furthering the Union cause, and learned from experience how much more he could accomplish as a business man than by shouldering a musket, or misleading a regiment in his ignorance.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
