Ewell

[ yoo-el ]

noun
  1. Richard Stod·dert [stod-ert], /ˈstɒd ərt/, 1817–72, Confederate lieutenant general in the U.S. Civil War.

  2. a male given name.

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How to use Ewell in a sentence

  • Ewell acknowledged the struggle to create narrative out of what sometimes looked like chaos.

  • The whole of Ewell's division, under the command of General Early, was brought up to regain the ground.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
  • As Ewell was at York, and as Lee was advancing in that direction, it was necessary to take a wide sweep of country in the march.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
  • Prisoners captured said that Ewell had sworn a terrible oath to turn our flank, if it took his last man.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
  • Ewell himself rode down through the town, to report his success on the right.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
  • Ewell, well knowing the importance of holding the position, brought in all of his available force.

    The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.