used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
the state of being absent
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
highly skilled
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
all-day
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From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
Ashland
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From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
brigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
broken-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
Chickahominy
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From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
ebbingnounUS /ˈebɪŋ/
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
apart from; not including
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
Fitz
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From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
the force of workers available
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
Pamunkey
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From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
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 SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
Sheridan's
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From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
STUARTnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
TRIBUTESnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːts/
plural of “tribute” — something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Sheridan, therefore, marched through the swamps of the Chickahominy river to the Pamunkey, and after an absence of more than two weeks, rejoined Grant’s army which was still vainly attempting to get between Lee and Richmond.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SOME TRIBUTES TO STUART While General Stuart’s life was ebbing away, General Sheridan retired from the attack on Richmond.
which person or people
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading General Fitz Lee who now commanded the cavalry, harassed the retreat of Sheridan for a while, but his men and horses were too worn-out to attempt to cut off so large a force.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
people who are wounded
From this reading General Fitz Lee in his _Life of General Robert E. Lee_, says: “Sheridan’s raid would have been the usual record of nothing accomplished and a broken-down command except that at Yellow Tavern the Confederate cavalry chieftain was mortally wounded and died the next day in Richmond.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The delay at Ashland and the all-day fight at Yellow Tavern in which two brigades of Stuart’s cavalry had detained the ten thousand men of Sheridan’s command, had given the authorities at Richmond time to collect forces for the defense of the city.
