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From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
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From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
(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 Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
CAVALRYnounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
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 A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
not any; not one
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
secededverbUS /sɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
southernersnounUS /ˈsʌðərnərz/
plural of “southerner” — an American who lives in the South
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
soldiers collectively
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
Virginia'snounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading As soon as he heard that the Old Dominion had seceded, he forwarded to the War Department his resignation as an officer in the United States army, and hastening to Richmond, he enlisted in the militia of his native state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On May 10, 1861, Stuart was commissioned as lieutenant colonel of infantry, and was ordered to report to Colonel T. J. Jackson at Harper’s Ferry.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like most other southerners, he preferred poverty and hardships in defense of the South to all the honors and wealth which the United States government could bestow.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was at Harper’s Ferry, Stuart organized several troops of cavalry to assist the infantry and he was soon transferred to this branch of the service.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading A COLONEL OF CONFEDERATE CAVALRY There seems to have been no doubt in the mind of Lieutenant Stuart as to what he should do in the event of Virginia’s withdrawal from the Union.
