used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
(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 Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
ArsenalnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəl/
all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
Beauregard
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From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
Beauregard's
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From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
carefully weighed
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
being one more than seven
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
at any time
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
forty-nineadjective
being nine more than forty
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
massedverbUS /mæst/
past form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
McDowell
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From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
a particular point in time
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
PotomacnounUS /pəˈtoʊmək/
a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
get by special effort
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
Shenandoah
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From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In command of this army of invasion was General McDowell, held to be the most scientific general in the North.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading To supplement Beauregard's weakness as a commanding General in case of emergency, Joseph E. Johnston was placed at Harper's Ferry to guard the entrance of the Shenandoah Valley, secure the removal of the invaluable machinery saved from the Arsenal, and form a junction with Beauregard the moment he should be threatened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FATAL VICTORY On the banks of the Potomac General Scott had massed against Beauregard the most formidable army which had ever marched under the flag of the Union.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the regular army east of the Rockies, seasoned veterans of Indian campaigns, were joined with the immense force of volunteers from the Northern States--fifty full regiments of volunteers, eight companies of regular infantry, four companies of marines, nine companies of regular cavalry and twelve batteries of artillery with forty-nine big guns.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Its preparation was considered thorough, its numbers all that could he handled, and its artillery was the best in the world.
