Chapter VI

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

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

a general officer ranking below a major general

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

without deviation

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

immediately past

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

engage in

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

march in a procession

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

a midwestern state

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

above and across; more than

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

cause to run

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

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From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

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

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

in the near future

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

precisely as stated

From this reading General Sully very soon made his presence known at the commissary office in St. Louis by the requisitions for supplies which began to pour in from him.

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

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

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

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

which person or people

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading ON GENERAL SULLY'S STAFF At last, early in March, the long uncertainty respecting the next season's campaign against the Sioux, and the rumors which had circulated about it all through the Winter, were terminated by the arrival in St. Louis of General Alfred Sully, who, so the papers announced, had come to begin the accumulation of supplies and to make other preparations for his impending campaign.

a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin

From this reading There he had spent several days in consultation with General Sibley and Major General John Pope, who was in command of the Department of the Northwest, embracing the Districts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the latter under General Sibley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Brigadier General Sully was the commander of the District of Iowa, with headquarters at Davenport, in that State; but he had come to St. Louis directly from Milwaukee.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A few days later a young army officer, an _aide-de-camp_ on General Sully's staff, was sent down to the office by the General to check over the requisitions already made.