used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
obtain
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
HardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
most important element
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
SHERIDANnounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
confined on all sides
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hurried forward constantly, closely surrounded by my guard, I was enabled to gain but an inadequate conception of either its situation or extent.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Hardened as I had grown through experience to exposure and weariness, the continuous strain undergone since I had ridden westward from General Lee's tent had completely unnerved me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE PRESENCE OF SHERIDAN It had been dark for nearly an hour before we entered what was from all appearances a large and populous camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading Although I noted all this in a vague way, so as to recall it afterwards, yet I was too thoroughly fatigued to care where I was or what became of me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the distance traversed by our party after passing the outer sentries and before we made final halt, taken in connection with evidence on every side of the presence in considerable numbers of all the varied branches of the service, convinced me we were within no mere brigade encampment, but had doubtless arrived at the main headquarters of this department.
