used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
in addition
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
any person at all
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
move towards
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
lacking funds
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
circumvallation
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From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
disarrangedadjective
having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
to come or go into
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
of great significance or value
From this reading IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
Lattin
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From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
go away from a place
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
NEGOTIATIONSnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
in other respects or ways
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
the act of searching for something
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
self-defencenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
Strubell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be said that the entire plan of the Apaches was disarranged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
hard to endure
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
at the time that
From this reading To this also was due the escape of Strubell and Lattin when they hastened to the spot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In trying to cover so extensive a circle, they left of necessity vast gaps, through which the Texans passed without detection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE shot which the trapper fired in self-defence, therefore, was of the utmost help in his approach to the old mission building, for it broke the line of circumvallation, which otherwise would have been impassable to anyone seeking to enter or leave the structure.
