used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
at or in the front
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
BURSTINGverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading BURSTING SHELLS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
greatly pleased
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
Fallon
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From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
fordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/
plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
set up or found
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
a full supply
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
without much difficulty
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
SHELLSnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading BURSTING SHELLS.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before nightfall the two reserve commands had reached the fords, to which they had been guided by the scout sent to each of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They found them good camping places, water, wood, and grass in plenty, and which could be readily defended if need be.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It was just before sunset that Lieutenant Worth, Buffalo Bill, and Sergeant Fallon rode into the camp at the upper ford, and were welcomed by the officers and men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were a dozen fires built by those sent on ahead, and the officers in command were delighted to learn that there was a chance for a brush with the Indians, for, being ordered to the front, they believed there would be.
