200th
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
in the past
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
brought into existence
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
at any time
From this reading OF THE GRANDEST ARMY EVER MUSTERED FOR WAR.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
GRANDESTadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading OF THE GRANDEST ARMY EVER MUSTERED FOR WAR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
How
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From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
Ind
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
Josiah
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From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
Klegg
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
McElroy
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
the force of workers available
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
MURFREESBORO
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From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
MUSTEREDverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading OF THE GRANDEST ARMY EVER MUSTERED FOR WAR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
and nothing more
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
PartnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
Shorty
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From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
SinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
THRU
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From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
TRIBUNEnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading How true they are to nature every veteran can abundantly testify from his own service.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading OF THE GRANDEST ARMY EVER MUSTERED FOR WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Really, only the name of the regiment was invented.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These sketches are the original ones published in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, revised and enlarged some what by the author.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
which person or people
From this reading There is no doubt that there were several men of the name of Josiah Klegg in the Union Army, and who did valiant service for the Government.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THRU THE STONE RIVER CAMPAIGN AND IN WINTER QUARTERS AT MURFREESBORO.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had experiences akin to, if not identical with, those narrated here, and substantially every man who faithfully and bravely carried a musket in defense of the best Government on earth had some times, if not often, experiences of which those of Si Klegg are a strong reminder.
a late time of life
From this reading "Si Klegg, of the 200th Ind., and Shorty, his Partner," were born years ago in the brain of John McElroy, Editor of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
