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From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
Branch'snounUS /ˈbræntʃɪz/
possessive form of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
else
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From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
divisible by two
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
FredericksburgnounUS /ˈfredrɪksbərɡ/
a town in northeastern Virginia on the Rappahannock River
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, sir; I see," said I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
Johnston'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstənz/
possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
engage in
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
march in a procession
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
Mechanicsville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
held or filled or in use
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
on one occasion
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
reënforced
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From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
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 "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, sir; I see," said I.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, sir; I see," said I.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir; I see," said I.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, it is quite possible that he has taken a new position and nearer Richmond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is even possible that he has advanced a considerable distance nearer Richmond; but it is not likely, as he has been put where he is for the purpose of observing our right and rear until he is reënforced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the 23d, we occupied Mechanicsville, and our possession of that place may have so interfered with or so threatened Branch's plans that he will make some movement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir; I see," said I.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The truth is, to be frank with you, he is in a false position, and ought to return to Hanover Junction at once and unite there with Anderson's force, which has begun its march from Fredericksburg to Richmond, or else he ought to join Johnston's army without delay.
