Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

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

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The runners had been unsuccessful.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

acting according to certain accepted standards

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

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

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The renegades would not return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

From this reading The renegades would not return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The renegades would not return.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The runners had been unsuccessful.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

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

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading The runners had been unsuccessful.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading The general had established field headquarters temporarily at Camp McDowell, down the Verde Valley, and under his somewhat distant supervision four or five little columns of horse, in single file, were boring into the fastnesses of the Mogollon and the Tonto Basin.

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

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading A STOP--BY WIRE Three days later the infantry guard of the garrison were in sole charge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The renegades would not return.

English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)

From this reading Wren and Sanders, with nearly fifty troopers apiece, had taken the field in compliance with telegraphic orders from Prescott.