Lee Surrenders to Grant — Vocabulary
Horace Porter
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book They have been living for the last few days principally upon parched corn, and we are badly in need of both rations and forage....†1 more ration → rations:a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel… Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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distinctdifferent Martinez and his colleagues identified 21 distinct emotions made by the human face.more Show sample from book This expression attracted the notice of our officers present, as showing how firmly the conviction was grounded in his mind that we were two distinct countries.† clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate Show general definition clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
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recollectremember I think I recollect that she was away at college that year.more Show sample from book "Yes," replied General Lee, "I know I met you on that occasion, and I have often thought of it and tried to recollect how you looked, but I have never been able to recall a single feature."† Show general definition to remember -- especially experiences from long ago Show editor's word notes Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice): Relative to its synonyms, recollect brings to mind a leisurely piecing together of distant memories. It may be used in a less formal manner than remember and is almost always less formal than recall.
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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book They have been living for the last few days principally upon parched corn, and we are badly in need of both rations and forage....† dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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initiativewillingness to act independently She is smart, dedicated and has initiative. I expect to see her promoted soon.more Show sample from book General Lee now took the initiative again in leading the conversation back into business channels.† the ability and tendency to determine what should be done and to start doing it without instruction; or to start something Show general definition the ability and tendency to determine what should be done and to start doing it without instruction or: to start something The exact meaning of starting something depends upon the context. For example: "She did it on her own initiative." -- started it without anyone telling her to "She seized the initiative." -- started actions that force others to react to her rather than her having to react to them "the peace initiative" -- a plan or the start of actions to bring about something "a ballot initiative" -- a proposed law that is started by citizen petition rather than by the legislature (applicable in many jurisdictions such as California)
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principalmost important The principal idea is that decisions should be made by the people who are most knowledgeable about specific circumstances that impact the decision.more Show sample from book They have been living for the last few days principally upon parched corn, and we are badly in need of both rations and forage....† principal → principally:primarily or most importantly Show general definition most important; or person who is most important The exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example: "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book He said afterward that this set him to thinking that it would be an unnecessary humiliation to require the officers to surrender their swords, and a great hardship to deprive them of their personal baggage and horses, and after a short pause he wrote the sentence: "This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage."† humiliate → humiliation:extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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deprivedeprive → deprived:left without a basic comfort The storm deprived the town of electricity.more Show sample from book He said afterward that this set him to thinking that it would be an unnecessary humiliation to require the officers to surrender their swords, and a great hardship to deprive them of their personal baggage and horses, and after a short pause he wrote the sentence: "This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage."† to take away or keep from having Show general definition to take away or keep from having
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correspondwrite to each other We correspond regularly via email.more Show sample from book General Grant then continued: "Yes, I think our correspondence indicated pretty clearly the action that would be taken at our meeting; and I hope it may lead to a general suspension of hostilities and be the means of preventing any further loss of life."† correspond → correspondence:communication by written letters or messages Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding by email) communicate -- typically by writing letters or email Show editor's word notes A corresponding secretary is an officer of an organization who is responsible for managing the organization's correspondence and keeping a record of it.
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book It was doubtless the condition mentioned to which he particularly alluded when he looked toward General Grant as he finished reading and said with some degree of warmth in his manner: "This will have a very happy effect upon my army."† Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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forageforage → foraged:searched for and gathered She foraged for firewood while he setup camp.more Show sample from book They have been living for the last few days principally upon parched corn, and we are badly in need of both rations and forage....†1 more search for and gather -- often food and provisions Show general definition to search for and gather -- often food and provisions
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paroleconditional early release from imprisonment Being home by 10 pm is one of the conditions of my parole.more Show sample from book General Grant replied: "The terms I propose are those stated substantially in my letter of yesterday—that is, the officers and men surrendered to be paroled and disqualified from taking up arms again until properly exchanged, and all arms, ammunition, and supplies to be delivered up as captured property."†1 more parole → paroled:released from imprisonment early if special conditions are met Show general definition for parole (as in: released on parole) conditional early release from imprisonment in which a person is required to comply with special conditions
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assentconsent or agreement The patient gave her assent to the surgery, even though she was nervous about it.more Show sample from book Lee nodded an assent, and said: "Those are about the conditions which I expected would be proposed."† to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something Show general definition to express agreement -- especially with a statement or proposal to do something
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indicateindicate → indicated:pointed out (shown) These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.more Show sample from book Lee inclined his head as indicating his accord with this wish, and General Grant then went on to talk at some length in a very pleasant vein about the prospects of peace.†1 more indicate → indicating:showing Show general definition to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest) Show editor's word notes The form, indicator can refer to many different kinds of things including intentional signals (such as a turn indicator), gauges (such as one that indicates pressure), or a measurement (such as an economic or chemical indicator).