1861
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From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
24
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From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
62
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From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
matters of personal concern
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
backwoodsmen
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From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
BRIGADIERnounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
CHICKAHOMINY
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From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
dashinglyadverb
in a highly fashionable manner
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
drillmaster
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From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
Jeff
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From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
the force of workers available
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young general was not yet twenty-nine years old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The young general was not yet twenty-nine years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
PENINSULARadjectiveUS /pəˈnɪnsələr/
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRIGADIER GENERAL: THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN AND THE CHICKAHOMINY RAID 1861-’62 On September 24, 1861, Stuart received his promotion as brigadier general.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading The young general was not yet twenty-nine years old.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/
not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
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 His brigade included four Virginia regiments, one North Carolina regiment, and the Jeff Davis Legion of Cavalry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stuart, however, was an untiring drillmaster and by his personal efforts he developed his brigade into a command of capable and devoted soldiers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
which person or people
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
a late time of life
From this reading The young general was not yet twenty-nine years old.
but in spite of that
From this reading The young general was not yet twenty-nine years old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading These regiments were composed of high-spirited, brave young men who could ride dashingly and shoot with the skill of backwoodsmen, but who were for the most part untrained in military affairs.
