used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When it does come, all will be well.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it does come, all will be well.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
travel across or pass over
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
Dahlgren's
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From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it does come, all will be well.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
exhortingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
set up or found
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading To his guides and runners he said:
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
the force of workers available
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“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 We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading To his guides and runners he said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
be standing; be upright
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We hope to release the prisoners from Belle Isle first, and having seen them fairly well started, we will cross James River into Richmond, destroying the bridges after us, and exhorting the released prisoners to destroy and burn the hateful city, and do not allow the rebel leader Davis and his traitorous crew to escape."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Dahlgren's pocket was found an order to all of his men and officers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When it does come, all will be well.
at the time that
From this reading When it does come, all will be well.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To the officers he said: "We will have a desperate fight, but stand up to it.
