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From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
(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 Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
react verbally
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
Carey
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From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
Forsythe
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From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
hostiles
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From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
not any; not one
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
OFFICER-SPY
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From this reading THE OFFICER-SPY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
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 Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OFFICER-SPY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way to scout around the band of Chief Big Foot, Kit Carey visited a fourth squad of his Indian scouts, and the largest one in point of numbers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Still he was well aware that there was no better officer in the service than Colonel Forsythe, and if not hampered by orders from Washington,[3] he would accomplish all that the commanding general in the field expected of him.
belonging to which person
From this reading Kit Carey knew Big Foot, the Sioux chief, as a brave, cunning, and dangerous man, and one whose influence was great among the different tribes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Colonel Forsythe, he knew, was watching him, but would the soldiers be able to surround the Sioux leader and force his surrender before aid came from the hostiles in the Bad Lands, was a question hard to answer.
