Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

anew

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

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

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

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

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

approval

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

causing dejection

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

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

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

and nothing more

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

immediately past

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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 A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

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

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

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

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

for the most part

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

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

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

past form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

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

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

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From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

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

From this reading The savages of the plains being again upon the war-path, that brave and well-organized little party of fifty were dispatched to pursue a band of Indians, which had appeared before Sheridan and run off a lot of stock.

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

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.

which person or people

From this reading A scouting party, not long before, had left the post just named, under the command of General Forsythe, of Sheridan's staff, and composed principally of those citizens who had seen frontier service.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On our return to Sheridan we were deeply pained to hear of the sad death of Doctor Moore and Lieutenant Beecher, whose acquaintance we had formed at Fort Hays, and the former of whom we had learned to esteem most highly as a personal friend.

belonging to which person

From this reading A SAVAGE OUTBREAK--THE BATTLE OF THE FORTY SCOUTS--THE SURPRISE--PACK-MULES STAMPEDED--DEATH ON THE ARICKEREE--THE MEDICINE MAN--A DISMAL NIGHT--MESSENGERS SENT TO WALLACE--MORNING ATTACK--WHOSE FUNERAL?--RELIEF AT LAST--THE OLD SCOUTS' DEVOTION TO THE BLUE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dr. Moore accompanied it as surgeon, and Lieut. Beecher--a nephew of Henry Ward Beecher, and an officer of the regular army--held the position of chief of scouts, which he had filled for some time previously with much credit.