used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
abbreviatedadjectiveUS /əˈbriːvieɪtɪd/
(of clothing) very short
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
from appearances alone
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
not accessible to view
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
detachments
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From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
divisible by two
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
FayettevillenounUS /ˈfeɪetvɪl/
a town in central West Virginia on the New River
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
ForagingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
usually; as a rule
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
Herron
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From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
HollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
not in action or at work
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
inactiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnæktɪv/
(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “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 Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
reoccupied
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From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As already intimated the negro servants of the officers were active in search of chickens and other articles of food.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the upper part of anything
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
Vandever
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From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Several times detachments of cavalry visited Fayetteville, and made sure that the rebels had not reoccupied the place.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading |For two weeks after the army reached Cross Hollows it remained apparently inactive, though really far from idle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
which person or people
From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
William
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From this reading General Vandever and Colonel Herron had as manager of their mess a negro named William, generally abbreviated to Bill, who could scent a chicken at least a mile away, and a concealed ham even though a load of hay had been piled on top of it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Foraging expeditions were constantly in motion, scouting parties were sent out in every direction, and small forces of infantry and cavalry went to visit the various villages and towns within a radius of fifty miles to the east and west.
