Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

later than; following

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

anew

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

a stopping

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

an opposing military force

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

well in the past; former

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

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

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

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From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

used to form the superlative

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

select carefully from a group

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

in the near future

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

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

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

being of use or service

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

precisely as stated

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

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

From this reading Intrenchments and batteries were constructed; and the position was as carefully fortified as the genius of the distinguished engineer in command could suggest, and as thoroughly as though he expected to spent the balance of the term of his natural life at this place.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading About two weeks after the cessation of active operations, the official documents which announced his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant came down to the army; but this was a foregone conclusion.

a Caucasian

From this reading Somers, in common with the rest of the command, recovered from the severe trials of the movement from White Oak Swamp, and again longed for active operations.

which person or people

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The army was soon in a condition to defy the operations of the enemy, who were wise enough not to molest it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LIEUTENANT SOMERS HAS A NEW SENSATION The experience of the soldiers at Harrison's Landing, for a month following their arrival, was not of the most agreeable nature; and consisted of too large a proportion of exercise with pick and shovel to be very pleasant to those who had not been accustomed to handling these useful implements.