Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

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

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

close interaction

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

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

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

being eight more than forty

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

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

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

ten 10s

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

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

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

the force of workers available

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

not any; not one

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

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

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

the bud of a rose

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

move hurridly

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

aged or processed

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

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 They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

not in physical motion

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

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

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

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

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.

at the time that

From this reading The Indian fights well, man for man, when fairly cornered, but at other times he is no true sportsman.

to a great degree

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading He asks for odds of ten to one, as when he wiped out Custer on the "Greasy Grass," or Fetteman at Fort Phil Kearny,--as when he tackled the Gray Fox,--General Crook--on the Rosebud, and Sibley's little party among the pines of the Big Horn.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading They were two hundred fighting men; and, although the Sioux had now three times that many, they had learned too much of the shooting powers of these seasoned troopers, and deemed it wise to avoid close contact.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A VANISHED HEROINE Within forty-eight hours of the coming of Trooper Kennedy with his "rush" despatches to Fort Frayne, the actors in our little drama had become widely separated.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Webb and his sturdy squadron, including Ray and such of his troop as still had mounts and no serious wounds, were marching straight on for the Dry Fork of the Powder.