used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
anew
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
artillerymen
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From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
for the reason that
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
camp-fires
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From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
put or send forth
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
cavalrymen
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From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
coulée
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From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
Danforth's
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From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
moving swiftly
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
howitzersnounUS /ˈhaʊətsərz/
plural of “howitzer” — a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
ten 10s
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
KeyesverbUS /kiːz/
third-person singular of “key” — identify as in botany or biology, for example
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
most important element
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
the force of workers available
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
numberingnounUS /ˈnʌmbərɪŋ/
a numbered list
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
win a victory over
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
with speed
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
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 then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
be standing; be upright
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And at the officers’ quarters, Buffalo Bill had to relate the story all over again to an eager band of listeners.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The coming of Buffalo Bill, although it had been most timely for Captain Keyes, and had undoubtedly saved his life, cast a mantle of gloom over the encampment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were then encamped not twenty miles from the main village of the Sioux, and not much more than half that distance from the coulée where Danforth’s squadron had been overcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him Captain Keyes had over a hundred cavalrymen, a company of mounted infantry, and two mountain howitzers, numbering, with the artillerymen and scouts, nearly two hundred men--a strong flying column, that could move rapidly and stand off a big force of Indians.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although the men had been warned to turn in early, because of the work before them on the morrow, they stood or sat around the camp-fires until late, discussing the terrible intelligence the scout had brought.
