AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
move towards
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
gunboatsnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊts/
plural of “gunboat” — a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
HarrisburgnounUS /ˈhærɪsbərɡ/
capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
QUARTERMASTERnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading QUARTERMASTER SOMERS.
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 The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
SOMERS
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From this reading QUARTERMASTER SOMERS.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading On the following day, after many difficulties and delays, the fleet arrived at English Turn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After passing the forts, the Harrisburg proceeded on her way up the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading The intelligence of the approach of the terrible gunboats had already been conveyed to the city of New Orleans; and that reckless desperation which had so often characterized the movements of the rebels in times of extreme peril began to manifest itself in the wholesale destruction of property.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Some of the light gunboats had been sent forward to cut the telegraph wires, and otherwise prepare the way for the more formidable squadron which was to follow.
