used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
bayousnounUS /ˈbaɪuːz/
plural of “bayou” — a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
Chickasaba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
deem to be
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
the specified day of the month
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
the act of retaining something
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
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 At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
Longstreet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
marshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
secessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It was thus in an admirable situation for holding a review or for discussing the Constitution of the United States in reference to the right of secession.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The following generals rode up and down in front of the army, namely, Mr. A. P. Hill, Mr. Longstreet, and Mr. Joseph Johnston.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having thus--as far as we understand military matters--both its flanks covered and its rear protected, its position was one which we ourselves consider very comfortable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this date the Confederate Army of the Tennessee was extended in a line with its right resting on the Tennessee and its left resting on the Mississippi.
YazoonounUS /ˈjɑːzuː/
a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg
From this reading Its rear rested on the rugged stone hills of the Chickasaba range, while its front rested on the marshes and bayous of the Yazoo.
