affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
exhale hard
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
BurnsidenounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
d'etat
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From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
go away from a place
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
McClellan
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From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
McClellan's
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From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
the force of workers available
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
a particular point in time
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
cut with a saw
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading BENEATH THE SKIN John Vaughan saw the blow fall on McClellan's magnificent headquarters in deep amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idol of the army was ordered to turn over his command to General Burnside and the impossible had happened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading McClellan knew, what his staff could not understand, that for the moment the President was master of the situation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of the brilliant _coup d'etat_ which he and the entire staff had predicted, the fallen leader obeyed and took an affectionate leave of his men.
showing curiosity
From this reading He still held the unbounded confidence of his officers, but the rank and file of his soldiers had become his wondering critics.
