used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
BLOODIESTadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdiəst/
superlative of “bloody” — having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
ten 10s
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
McClellan's
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From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
the force of workers available
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
RelyingverbUS /riˈlaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
moving very fast
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
two times
From this reading Relying on Jackson's swift, bewildering marches, Lee, in hostile territory and confronted by twice his numbers, suddenly divided his army and hurled Jackson's corps against Harper's Ferry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The garrison, after a futile struggle of two days, surrendered twelve thousand five hundred and twenty men and their vast stores of war material.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Lee's plan of campaign fell by accident into McClellan's hands, it was too late to frustrate the first master stroke.
a Caucasian
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
which person or people
From this reading The contrast between General White, the Federal officer in command who surrendered, and Jackson, his conqueror, was strikingly dramatic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BLOODIEST DAY The struggle opened with disaster for the Union army.
