used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
(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 All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
rid of obstructions
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
engage in
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
the force of workers available
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
not any; not one
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
RICHMONDnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading No more would a Southern general have an opportunity to beat scattered forces in detail.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
StonewallverbUS /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/
obstruct or hinder any discussion
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Union had given Sheridan a splendid army and a splendid equipment, and he would make the most of both.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All of the men before they went to sleep that night had felt confirmed in the belief that a strong hand was over them, and that a powerful and clear mind was directing them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MESSENGER FROM RICHMOND It seemed that Dick and his comrades were to see an activity in the valley under Sheridan much like that which Harry and his friends had experienced under Stonewall Jackson earlier in the war.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There would be no more prodigal waste of men and supplies.
