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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.
accomplish
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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.
action
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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.
actors
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From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
all
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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.
also
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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.
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.
became
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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.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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-RED
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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.
business
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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.
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.
capital
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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.
carrying
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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.
cause
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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.
confidencenounUS /ˈconfidence/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
conscious
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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.
contentedly
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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.
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.
Days
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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.
dwell
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From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
evident
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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.
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.
excitement
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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.
experience
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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.
followed
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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.
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.
forth
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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.
frequent
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
friend
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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.
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.
furthering
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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.
giant
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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.
given
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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.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
hopeful
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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.
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.
ignorance
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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.
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.
influenced
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From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
intense
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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.
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.
learned
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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.
like
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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.
line
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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.
loss
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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.
made
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
man
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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.
means
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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.
men
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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.
misleading
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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.
more
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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.
much
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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.
musketnounUS /ˈmusket/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
national
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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.
New
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
North
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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.
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.
occasionally
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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.
only
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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.
opponent
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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.
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.
out
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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.
plans
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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.
power
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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.
purpose
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From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
put
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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.
regiment
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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.
reverses
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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.
shouldering
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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.
SKY
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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.
soon
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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.
story
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From this reading It is not my purpose to dwell upon this, however, except as it influenced the actors of my story.
suggested
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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.
taken
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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.
terrific
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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.
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.
threatened
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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.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
trips
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
unawares
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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.
Union
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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.
up
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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.
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.
Washington
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
weeks
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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.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
York
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From this reading He made frequent trips to New York, and occasionally went to Washington.
