Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

moving forward

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

later than; following

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

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From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading AND COCKING MAINS.

any thing at all

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

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

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

-ing form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading AND COCKING MAINS.

without stop or interruption

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

provide as food

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

ten 10s

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

plural of “main” — any very large body of (salt) water

From this reading AND COCKING MAINS.

engage in

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

“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 |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

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

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Sometimes the advance of the pursuers was not more than a mile or two from the rear of the pursued.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

except if; if not

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading |The union army followed closely after the rebel one, and for more than a hundred miles the chase was continued.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

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

From this reading Then, too, the retreating force can forage upon the country, where there is anything to be obtained in it, and by clearing it of provisions and supplies of every kind make it a difficult matter for the pursuers to feed themselves, unless by waiting for the wagon-trains, which are always an encumbrance and hinder rapid movements.

during the time that

From this reading A retreating army always has the advantage, as it has a clear road, while the advancing one must carefully reconnoiter the ground to prevent falling into ambuscades.