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.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
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.
ALIBInounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
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.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
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.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
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.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
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.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
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 /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
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.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
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.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
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.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
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.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
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.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
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.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
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.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
HOSPITALnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
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.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
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.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
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.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
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.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
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.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
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.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
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.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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 /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
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.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
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.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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 /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
reconnoitringnoun
exploring in order to gain information
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.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
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.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
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.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
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.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
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.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
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.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
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.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
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.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Whately was wakened and helped her disabled son to dress in haste.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
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.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A HOME A HOSPITAL The sudden night alarm caused by firing on the ridge can be easily explained.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
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.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
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.
UnionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
WeariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
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
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
