used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
Culp's
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From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
entrenchingverbUS /enˈtrentʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “entrench” — fix firmly or securely
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
GettysburgnounUS /ˈɡetizbərɡ/
a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
hurlingnounUS /ˈhɜːrlɪŋ/
a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
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 Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
Longstreet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
Meade's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
be obedient to
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
SicklesnounUS /ˈsɪkəlz/
plural of “sickle” — an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
carry out
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Confederate Commander discovered that in the death of Jackson, he had lost his right arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
TopsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading When darkness drew its kindly veil over the scene, Lee's army had driven General Sickles from his chosen position to his second line of defense on the hill behind, gained a foothold in the famous Devil's Den at the base of the Round Tops, broken the lines of the Union right and held their fortifications on Culp's Hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one o'clock before Longstreet moved to the attack, hurling his columns in reckless daring against these bristling heights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before Longstreet had attempted to obey Lee's command to take these hills, General Meade's blue host had reached them and were entrenching themselves.
at the time that
From this reading SUNSHINE AND STORM When the sun rose over Gettysburg on the second day of July, the Union army, rushing breathlessly through the night to the rescue of its defeated advance corps, had reached the heights beyond the town.
