Chapter III

later than; following

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

(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 The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

a friendly nation

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

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

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

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

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

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

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

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

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

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

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

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

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

join the military

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

at any time

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

apart from; not including

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

set up or found

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

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

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

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

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

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From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

(of conflict) within a group or organization

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

the force of workers available

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

not any; not one

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

and nothing more

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

highest in quality

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

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

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

in the direction of

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

soldiers collectively

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Federal authorities, knowing that Price, with his army, had been ordered east, thought that the Confederates had given up all hopes of holding the State, and that the fighting was over, except with small guerrilla bands, that could easily be kept in check.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading AN INTERNECINE WAR After the battle of Pea Ridge, the Confederate Government had no regular organized troops in Missouri.

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

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These men found their way back home, and although thousands of them took the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government, the majority of them were not only ready, but eager, to ally themselves with some of the guerrilla bands which were infesting the State.

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

From this reading But there were thousands of State troops that had followed Price, and although they refused to enlist in the regular Confederate service, they were, at heart, as bitter towards the Union as ever.

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

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Sterling Price, with his Missouri regiments, which had enlisted in the Confederate service, was ordered east of the Mississippi.