Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading RODNEY MEETS A FRIEND.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

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

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

any thing at all

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

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From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

not accessible to view

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

an opposing military force

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

divisible by two

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

promote over another

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading RODNEY MEETS A FRIEND.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

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

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

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

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

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

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading RODNEY MEETS A FRIEND.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

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

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RODNEY MEETS A FRIEND.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

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

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

a special situation

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

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

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

being five more than twenty

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

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

From this reading Sergeant Graham first read aloud the account of the second day's fighting at Pittsburg Landing; but of course the fact that Beauregard had sustained a crushing defeat and been forced to retire from Corinth, was carefully concealed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

at the time that

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.

belonging to which person

From this reading "I don't see anything to feel bad over in that account," said Rodney, whose war-like spirit arose every time he heard a glowing story of a fight.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was to be expected, the paper said, that twenty-five thousand fresh men would turn the tide of battle in favor of the enemy, but even against these overwhelming odds the Confederates had held their own until noon, and then left the field in good order.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading "We knew when we went into this thing that the Yankees could raise more men than we could, and we expected to fight against big odds.