used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
anew
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
without doubt or question
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
one or the other of two
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
an act that fails
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
set up or found
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
the force of workers available
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Meanwhile the Confederate commander, Lee, gave his troops rest only for a day.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In spite of his success he was convinced that only two courses of action were open to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, he was aware that it was impossible for him at this time either to invest or to attack the lines of Washington.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
at the time that
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The failure of General Jackson to strike the troops of General Pope on their line of retreat had enabled the latter with his men to regain the shelter of the fortifications at Washington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PLAN OF GENERAL LEE In order to understand more clearly the predicament in which the two young soldiers found themselves at the close of the preceding chapter, it is necessary for us to review briefly the events which led up to that time after the second battle of Bull Run when the Union forces again were defeated.
