Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
able
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
account
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
again
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
allowed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
Bragg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
break
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
broken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
brought
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
cities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
fall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
Federal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
finished
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
food
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
forced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
General
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
GREAT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORGAN’S SECOND GREAT RAID.
greatly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
Hartsville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
kinds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
Louisville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
military
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
Morgan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
MORGAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORGAN’S SECOND GREAT RAID.
Nashville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
RAID
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORGAN’S SECOND GREAT RAID.
Railroad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
repairing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
Reports
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
rest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
return
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
road
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
Rosecrans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
running
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
SECOND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORGAN’S SECOND GREAT RAID.
short
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
stores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
suffering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
supplies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
ten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
thought
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
trains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
troops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
victory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
want
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Morgan was allowed but ten days’ rest after his return from his great victory at Hartsville.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading General Rosecrans had finished repairing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and trains were running again between the two cities.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
willing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who so willing and able to break it as General Morgan?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reports had been brought to General Bragg that the Federal troops at Nashville were suffering greatly for want of food; that military stores of all kinds were short; and he thought if the road were again broken, Rosecrans would be forced to fall back on account of supplies.
