200th
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From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
agonizingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
BATTLEFIELDnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
CHATTANOOGAnounUS /ˌtʃætəˈnuːɡə/
a city in eastern Tennessee
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
brought together in one place
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
Ind
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From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
immediately past
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
re-form
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From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
sadly-shrunken
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From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
without speaking
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
Snodgrass
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From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Both sides had exhausted themselves in the awful grapple, and had to regain breath and thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REMOVED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE HOSPITAL AT CHATTANOOGA.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
unconquer
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From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FOR a short time a silence that seemed oppressive followed the fierce turmoil of the last charge of the rebels upon Snodgrass Hill and its repulse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The sadly-shrunken remnant of the unconquer able 200th Ind. gathered around its regimental colors, on the front of the crest of Snodgrass Hill, and grimly, silently prepared for the next event, whatever it might be.
people who are wounded
From this reading Then the night was pierced by the agonizing groans of the innumerable wounded, the stern commands of officers to their men to re-form, the calls of scattered men seeking their regiments and companies.
