Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a collection of resources

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

exhale hard

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

a government building that houses the offices of a county government

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

the act of departing

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

ten 10s

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

the force of workers available

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

and nothing more

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

given added strength or support

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The army corps took possession of the hill counties, quartering from five to six hundred regulars at each courthouse; but the mischief was done.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

inspiring awe

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

carry out

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

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

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading They were going not only to defeat his delegation to Congress, but send their own to take their seats, reinforced by the enormous power of a suppressed negro vote.

-ing form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

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

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The daring campaign these men were waging took his breath.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE COUNTER STROKE From the hour he had watched the capture of the armoury old Stoneman felt in the air a current against him which was electric, as if the dead had heard the cry of the clansmen's greeting, risen and rallied to their pale ranks.

during the time that

From this reading The blow was so sublime in its audacity, he laughed in secret admiration while he raved and cursed.