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From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
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From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
Brigadier-General
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From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
CourthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
Fitzhugh
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From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
MANASSAS
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From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
McClellan
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From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
the force of workers available
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
many times at short intervals
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
PeninsularadjectiveUS /pəˈnɪnsələr/
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
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 During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAJOR GENERAL: CAMP LIFE AND THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANASSAS As a reward for his faithful and efficient services in the Peninsular Campaign, Stuart received his commission as major general of cavalry on July 25, 1862.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading During the month following the defeat of McClellan, these two brigades were placed by turns on picket duty on the Charles City road to guard Richmond and in the camp of instruction at Hanover Courthouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
in or at the place that
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading While conducting this camp of instruction where he drilled his men in the cavalry tactics that were later to win them such honor, Stuart and his staff were often pleasantly entertained at neighboring plantations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His forces were now organized into two brigades, with Brigadier-General Wade Hampton in command of the first and Brigadier-General Fitzhugh Lee in command of the second.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. Stuart with her two little children, Flora, five years of age, and “Jimmy,” aged two, was able to be near the general once more.
