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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
alarm
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
alarmed
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
ALIBI
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
appear
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
attack
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
battle
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
bring
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
captured
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
caused
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
column
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
Confederate
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
decisive
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
having firmly decided to do something
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
disabled
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
dress
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
eager
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
easily
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
explained
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
Federal
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
few
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
firing
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
force
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
general
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
haste
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
helped
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
HOME
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
HOSPITAL
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
hours
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
issue
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
learn
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
learned
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
LittlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Lou
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
march
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
men
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Miss
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
more
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Mrs
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
much
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
night
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
out
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
partynounUS /party/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
rear-guard
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
reconnoitring
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
refreshment
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
repulse
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
restnounUS /rest/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
ridge
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From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
sent
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
severe
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
show
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
shower
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
shrewdness
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
son
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
stealthily
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
suddennounUS /sudden/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
term
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From this reading Little did Miss Lou know about the term ALIBI, but she had the shrewdness to show herself and to appear much alarmed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
undaunted
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Union
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From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
wakened
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Wearied
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From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
Whately
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From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Wearied as were the Confederate general and his men, and severe as had been the repulse of their first attack, both were undaunted and, after rest and refreshment, eager to bring the battle to a more decisive issue, and it was determined to learn long before morning whether the Federal force was on the ridge or not.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the last shower a reconnoitring party was sent out stealthily, a few of the rear-guard captured, from whom it was learned that the Union column had been on the march for hours.
