used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
councilors
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From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
Dahlgren
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From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
Dahlgren's
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From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
intense and profound fear
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
Kilpatrick
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From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
Kilpatrick's
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From this reading Hundreds of prisoners had been captured both from Dahlgren's and Kilpatrick's division.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
unusual or striking
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
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 CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS The raid of Dahlgren and Kilpatrick had sent a thrill of horror through Richmond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
waked
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From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Not only did the people of Richmond demand that such methods of warfare be met by retaliation of the most drastic kind but the Cabinet now joined in this demand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The people had suddenly waked to the realization of what it meant to hold fifteen thousand desperate prisoners in their city with a handful of soldiers to guard them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The discovery on the young leader's body of the remarkable papers of instructions to burn the city and murder the Confederate President and his Cabinet produced a sharp discussion between Jefferson Davis and his councilors.
