used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
subject to appointment
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
fearless and daring
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
BurnsidenounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading December the eleventh dawned still and foggy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December the eleventh dawned still and foggy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading December the eleventh dawned still and foggy.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
foggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading December the eleventh dawned still and foggy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
FREDERICKSBURGnounUS /ˈfredrɪksbərɡ/
a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
ten 10s
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
engage in
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
go across or through
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
RappahannocknounUS /ˌræpəˈhænək/
a river that flows across eastern Virginia into the Tidewater region
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
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 General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
not in physical motion
From this reading December the eleventh dawned still and foggy.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had been responsible for choosing this route to the keep of the fortress, and he must make good his reiterated, genial assurances of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
soldiers collectively
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FREDERICKSBURG Snow lay deep on the banks of the Rappahannock, in the forest, up and down the river, on the plain about the little city, on the bold heights of the northern shore, on the hills of the southern, commanding the plain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The snow was deep, but somewhat milder weather had set in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading General Burnside with a hundred and twenty thousand blue troops appointed this day to pass the Rappahannock, a stream that flowed across the road to Richmond.
