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From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
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From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
(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 A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
behoovesverbUS /bɪˈhuːvz/
third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
Contraband's
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From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
DreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
etc
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From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
farm-houses
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From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
Gallatin
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From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
gobbledverbUS /ˈɡɑːbəld/
past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
guerrillasnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerrilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
How
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From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
Impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
IncidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
the act of departing
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
the force of workers available
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
MorgansnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡənz/
plural of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
PatheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
approval to do something
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
prohibitingverbUS /proʊˈhɪbətɪŋ/
-ing form of “prohibit” — command against
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
RebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
RebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
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 Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
only a very short time before
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
SecessionistsnounUS /sɪˈseʃənɪsts/
plural of “secessionist” — an advocate of secessionism
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
Tenn
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From this reading Camp near Gallatin, Tenn., _November 20, 1862_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A trip from the tunnel to Gallatin, and back, is a good day's sport, for it behooves all to be on the alert, to avoid being captured by citizen guerrillas.
TunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
WealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A number of this brigade have already been "gobbled up," while out hunting luxuries at farm-houses.
WidowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Union Men Scarce -- How they are Dreaded -- Incidents -- The Wealthy Secessionists and Poor Union Widows -- The John Morgans of Rebellion -- A Contraband's Explanation of the Mystery -- Accident at the South Tunnel -- Impudence of the Rebels -- A Pathetic Appeal, etc.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This became so frequent that the General in command issued an order prohibiting the boys from leaving camp without special permission.
