Chapter XXXVIII · Hugh and Sam

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

(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 As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

large but transportable armament

From this reading The roar of artillery had been heard upon its hills.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

comparative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

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

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

approval

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

without light

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

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From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

brought together in one place

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

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

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The roar of artillery had been heard upon its hills.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The roar of artillery had been heard upon its hills.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

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

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

a vast multitude

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The roar of artillery had been heard upon its hills.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

immediately past

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

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 Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

absolutely essential

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

not one, and not any

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

in an open way

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

the act of punishing

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading The roar of artillery had been heard upon its hills.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

except for; apart from

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the season of growth

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

a state in east central United States

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

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

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

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From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

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

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

plural of “unionist” — a worker who belongs to a trade union

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

extremely wicked

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

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

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

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

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

in or at the place that

From this reading Soldiers wearing the Federal uniform had marched up and down its beaten paths, encamping for a brief season in its capital, and then departing to other points where their services were needed more.

during the time that

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

which person or people

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Morgan, with his fierce band of guerillas, had carried terror, dismay, and sometimes death, to many a peaceful home; while _Harney_, too, disdaining open, honorable warfare, had joined himself, it was said, to a horde of savage marauders, gathered, some from Texas, some from Mississippi, and a few from Tennessee; but none, to her credit be it said, none from Kentucky, save their chief, the _Rebel Harney_, who, despised and dreaded almost equally by Unionists and Confederates, kept the country between Louisville and Lexington in a constant state of excitement.

in the manner of a wolf

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading As the storm grew blacker, it had seemed necessary for Colonel Tiffton openly to avow his sentiments, and not “sneak between two fires, for fear of being burned,” as Harney wolfishly told him one day, taunting him with being a “villainous Yankee,” and hinting darkly of the punishment preparing for all such.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It is more than a year now since last we looked in upon the inmates of Spring Bank, and during that time Kentucky had been the scene of violence, murder, and bloodshed.