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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

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From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

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From this reading APPLETON-CENTURY-CROFTS, INC.

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From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

a Confederate victory in the American Civil War (1863); Confederate forces under Braxton Bragg defeated Union forces

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

being joined in close association

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

make right or correct

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

From this reading APPLETON-CENTURY-CROFTS, INC.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

not any; not one

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

in an original manner

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far, at least, no historic detail has been challenged by critic or reader.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

obstruct or hinder any discussion

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

in proper order or sequence

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This book, now in the public domain in the USA, was originally:

in or to any place at all

From this reading It has been completed at the expense of vast labor, and the author has striven at all times to be correct, wherever facts are involved.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The Tree of Appomattox" concludes the series of connected romances dealing with the Civil War, begun in "The Guns of Bull Run," and continued successively through "The Guns of Shiloh," "The Scouts of Stonewall," "The Sword of Antietam," "The Star of Gettysburg," "The Rock of Chickamauga" and "The Shades of the Wilderness" to the present volume.