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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
AgainnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
all
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Appomattox
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Army
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Backbone
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
battle
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Boy
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Breaking
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
bulk
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
came
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
campaign
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
cause
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
Chasing
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Colored
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Confederacy
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Confederate
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Confiscating
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
cooped
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
Dangerous
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Davis
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
decisive
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
evident
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
faced
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Fall
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
felt
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
file
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
Five
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Flank
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
follow
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
forces
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
Forks
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
fortifications
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
fought
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
gallant
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
general
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
get
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
Goose
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
got
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
grand
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Grant
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Grant's
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
How
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
hurt
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
intended
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
Jeff
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
knapsacks
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
lead
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
Lee
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
LeftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
move
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
ND
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
now
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
off
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
Opening
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
orders
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
out
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
packed
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
Petersburg
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Potomac
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
push
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
rank
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
ready
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
rebel
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
remain
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
Rescue
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Richmond
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Ride
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
Sheridan
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
smart
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
Southern
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Spring
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
Surrender
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
triumph
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
troops
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From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
Union
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From this reading The feeling was general among the rank and file that a decisive battle was to be fought, and all felt that the Union cause would triumph.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
up
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
usual
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From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheridan, as usual, was to lead off and push out around the right flank of the rebel forces cooped up in Petersburg and Richmond.
way
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From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Everybody was on the move, or ready to move, even the troops who were to remain in the fortifications having their knapsacks packed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The bulk of the army was to follow, and it was evident that unless the Southern Confederacy got out of the way “right smart,” somebody would get hurt.
Yankees
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From this reading _Grant's Spring Opening--By the Left Flank Again--Sheridan at Five Forks--The Fall of Richmond and Petersburg--A Dangerous Ride--How Jeff Davis faced the Yankees--Chasing Lee up the Appomattox--Breaking the Backbone of the Southern Confederacy--The Surrender--Confiscating a Confederate Goose--A Colored Boy to the Rescue._ ND now came the orders for what Grant intended should be the last grand campaign of the gallant Army of the Potomac.
