Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

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From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

later than; following

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

anew

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

(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 Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

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

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

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

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

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

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

the act of departing

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

an established custom

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

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

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

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

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

ten 10s

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

and nothing more

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

a separate part of a whole

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

literature in metrical form

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

by chance

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

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

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

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

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

possessive form of “rebel” — “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 Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

plural of “rebel” — “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 There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

characterized by resonance

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

in the near future

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

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From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Cutting Down a Rebel's Reserved Timber -- Home again -- Loomis and his Coldwater Battery -- Secession Poetry -- Heavy Joke on an "Egyptian" Regiment.

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

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

soldiers collectively

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

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

From this reading There was one splendid piece of timber-land that might possibly come in possession of the rebels and do us much mischief.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

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

From this reading Just after General Schofield took command of the Third Division, Roddy Patterson, aided by a division of infantry, made his appearance near our camp, and, as we were weak in numbers, fortifications were erected in every direction, trenches dug, and efforts made to place the troops in the best trim to give the rebs a "fine reception."

during the time that

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Stinchcomb was the provost-marshal of the division, and old man Jordan was in the habit of going to him with all his grievances.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading General Schofield ordered it cleared, and soon twelve hundred axes were resounding through the vast forest, and Abe's rail-splitters were at work forming "abatis" from the fallen trees, while earthworks commanding the position were soon erected.