Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

for the reason that

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

a swaggering show of courage

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies

From this reading THE LOST CARIBEES.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

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

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

not to your liking

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

to stress, single out as important

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

set up or found

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

-ing form of “hunger” — feel the need to eat

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

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

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

full of life and energy

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST CARIBEES.

most important element

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

and nothing more

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

in a prudent manner

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

relating to or concerned with strategy

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading THE LOST CARIBEES.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

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

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

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

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

at the time that

From this reading Meanwhile war, in one of its grim humors, had prepared a comedy when the stage was set in tragic trappings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In chivalric bravado, to emphasize the fact that the withdrawal of the Confederates was merely strategic, not forced, the young man, with a lively company of horsemen, hungering for excitement, formed themselves into a defiant rear-guard.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The Union outposts, never suspecting that Johnston's army was not behind the enterprising cavalry, withdrew prudently to the main forces.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the withdrawal of Johnston's army from Manassas--signalized in history as the Quaker campaign, because our army found wooden guns in the deserted works--that ardent young Hotspur, Vincent Atterbury, ran upon a disagreeable end to a very charming adventure.