used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
aidenounUS /eɪd/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
clumpsnounUS /klʌmps/
plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
defences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
an opposing military force
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
set up or found
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
let have
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
march in a procession
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
Parke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
Penhallow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
rain-soaked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a half mile away from the enemy, on rising ground, amid bushes and trees, lay the army corps of General Parke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It thus chanced that Penhallow found himself for a time an extra aide to General John Parke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As usual when unoccupied they were set free to volunteer for staff duty.
at the time that
From this reading When late in March Grant about to move left the engineer brigade at City Point, the need to corduroy the rain-soaked roads called some of the corps to the front, and among them John Penhallow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The guarded outer lines of the defences of Petersburg included forests with here and there open spaces and clumps of trees.
