move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
ambulancesnounUS /ˈæmbjələnsəz/
plural of “ambulance” — a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
without doubt or question
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
CodynounUS /ˈkoʊdi/
United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
deployverbUS /dɪˈplɔɪ/
place troops or weapons in battle formation
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
the force of workers available
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
not any; not one
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
cut with a saw
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
carry out
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
there'll
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From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
propel through the air
From this reading “And meanwhile Oak Heart will throw his entire force over those palisades!” cried the scout.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The column was strung out along the trail for two miles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “By the time we deploy into the valley there’ll be no garrison, and the red devils can turn their attention to us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Taylor saw the desperate need of help for the unfortunate inmates of Fort Advance quite as clearly as did Buffalo Bill, but his men were in heavy marching order, and there were the artillery and ambulances to be thought of, too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will take some time to bring the men up and form in line of battle, Cody,” declared Captain Taylor.
