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From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
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From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
anew
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
(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 THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
CAVALRYnounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
placed crosswise
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
CULPEPER
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From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
FREDERICKSBURGnounUS /ˈfredrɪksbərɡ/
a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
headwatersnounUS /ˈhedwɔːtərz/
plural of “headwater” — the source of a river
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
McClellan
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From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
RappahannocknounUS /ˌræpəˈhænək/
a river that flows across eastern Virginia into the Tidewater region
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
skirmishesnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪz/
plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
not in physical motion
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
soldiers collectively
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading On October 26, McClellan crossed the Potomac and the weather continuing fine, he advanced his entire army to begin an autumn campaign against Lee.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later, his forces began to advance toward Washington, a little village northwest of Culpeper and near the headwaters of the Rappahannock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAVALRY AT CULPEPER AND FREDERICKSBURG 1862-’63 The brief space of two days was all the time given to the men and horses of Stuart’s command to rest and enjoy life at The Bower, before they were again called out to active service.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading General McClellan had sent two large forces of infantry and cavalry across the river to find out whether General Lee’s army was still in the Valley or whether it had moved east of the Blue Ridge mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After several skirmishes with Stuart’s cavalry, these troops retired, convinced that Lee was still in the Valley.
