80,000
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From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
BRANDYnounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
Chancellorsvillenoun
a village in northeastern Virginia
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
FederalsnounUS /ˈfedərəlz/
plural of “federal” — a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
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 THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
Longstreet's
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
the force of workers available
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
on one occasion
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
reenforced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
Shenandoah
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
in the near future
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
Suffolk
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
SusquehannanounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
Vanoun
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 THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Lee decided to carry the scene of war once more into northern territory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next weeks were spent in preparation for this northward movement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lee’s total forces were now about 80,000 and his men, encouraged by their recent victory, were in good fighting trim.
in or at the place that
From this reading He hoped to form a line of battle near the Susquehanna river in the fertile fields of Pennsylvania, where he could force the Federals to fight on ground of his own choosing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BRANDY STATION Soon after the battle of Chancellorsville, Lee’s army was reenforced by the return of Longstreet’s corps, which had been for some time at Suffolk, Va., and the cavalry was increased by the addition of new regiments from North Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley.
