used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
Adjutant-General
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From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
exhale hard
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
carpetbaggernounUS /ˈkɑːrpətbæɡər/
an outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
CLEO
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From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
disarmingnounUS /dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/
act of reducing or depriving of arms
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
ENTERSverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/
plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
divisible by two
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
the head of a state government
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
of the present time and place
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
a particular point in time
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
Norton
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From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
established beyond doubt
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
any competition
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
moving very fast
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
at the time that
From this reading When the editor reached his office on the second morning after the raid, his desk was piled with telegrams from every quarter of the state.
a Caucasian
From this reading The blow struck was so daring, so swift and unexpected it stunned for a moment the entire white race.
which person or people
From this reading The same proclamation had created an equal number of negro companies who were to receive these guns and equipments.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The Governor had issued a proclamation disarming every white military company and by wire had demanded the immediate surrender of their rifles to the negro Adjutant-General.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLEO ENTERS The conference of the carpetbagger with the little Governor proved more ominous than even Norton had feared.
