Chapter XXVIII

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From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

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From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

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From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

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From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

for the reason that

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

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From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

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From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

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From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

having a supporting base

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

possessive form of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

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From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Fort Moultrie was seized by the South Carolina troops, which were assembled in force under command of General Pierre T. Beauregard, and it was decided to bombard Sumter.

precisely as stated

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE GAUNTLET In the fall of 1860 Major Robert Anderson was selected to command the little garrison at Fort Moultrie, in Charleston harbor.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

at the time that

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!

in or at the place that

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, I really don't know whether I ought to like you so, Bob, considering that feather; I don't like standing armies, Bob, as very well you know, But _I love a man that dares to act_, Bob Anderson, my beau.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In spite of his entreaties, no reinforcements were sent him, and on the night of December 26 he abandoned Fort Moultrie, which his little force was incapable of defending, and moved to Fort Sumter, where he remained in spite of the state's protests.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BOB ANDERSON, MY BEAU (Miss Columbia Sings) Bob Anderson, my beau, Bob, when we were first aquent, You were in Mex-i-co, Bob, because by order sent; But now you are in Sumter, Bob, because you chose to go; And blessings on you anyhow, Bob Anderson, my beau!