used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
for the reason that
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how to get into Vicksburg was a puzzle.
camp-followers
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From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
one or the other of two
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
set up or found
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
how
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From this reading But how to get into Vicksburg was a puzzle.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
go across or through
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
Pemberton's
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From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
procurableadjective
capable of being obtained
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading But how to get into Vicksburg was a puzzle.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
SecuringverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
Tatanka
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From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
VicksburgnounUS /ˈvɪksbərɡ/
a town in western Mississippi on bluffs above the Mississippi River to the west of Jackson
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Barker, through the influence of Captain Banks, had found quarters for his party in a vacant corner of an old warehouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Securing a pass seemed out of the question and any other way that he could think of looked either impossible or extremely dangerous, because sentinels and patrols of both Grant’s and Pemberton’s armies watched the river day and night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other rooms were not procurable and in these secluded quarters, he felt safe from annoying and curious visitors, and from various camp-followers always found in the rear of an army.
which person or people
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was most anxious to get the boys into Vicksburg and start for home with Tatanka, who had so loyally shared all the dangers and hardships of the long journey.
