Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

the two together, not just one

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

a period of 100 years

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

causing confusion or disorientation

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

for a limitless time

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

immediately past

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

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 To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

determined

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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

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 The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

express in words

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

precisely as stated

From this reading The War Literature of the “Century” is very Confusing--I am Resolved to tell the True Story of the War--How and Why I Became a Raw Recruit--My Quarters--My Horse--My First Ride.

having won

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

which person or people

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

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the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading To read those articles it seems strange that the Union generals who won so many decisive battles, should not have ended the war much sooner than they did, and to read the accounts of battles won by the Confederates, and the demoralization that ensued in the ranks of their opponents, it seems marvellous that the Union army was victorious.

produce a literary work

From this reading On the Confederate side, the generals who write articles invariably demonstrate that they everlastingly whipped their opponents, and drove them on in disorder.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading It seems that each general on the Union side, who fought a battle, and writes an article for the aforesaid magazine, admits that his battle was the one which did the business.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For the last year or more I have been reading the articles in the _Century_ magazine, written by generals and things who served on both the Union and Confederate sides, and have been struck by the number of “decisive battles” that were fought, and the great number of generals who fought them and saved the country.