used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
(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 There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
in addition
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
Carey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
dearly loved
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
dispatchesnounUS /dɪˈspætʃɪz/
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
yet to be or coming
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
the act of giving
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
HatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
hostiles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
intrenched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A letter also came from Major John M. Burke, at the Pine Ridge Agency, which was as follows:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
which person or people
From this reading There was a letter from the general thanking Lieutenant Carey for his valuable services rendered thus far, and giving certain instructions for his future guidance, while he was ordered to do all in his power to ascertain the force of the hostiles in the Bad Lands, now intrenched, and the chiefs who were urging them to resistance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short while before the band of Red Hatchet dashed into view, with their captive, a Cheyenne scout had arrived in the little camp of the Indian soldiers bearing dispatches from headquarters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "MY DEAR CAPTAIN CAREY.--You see I anticipate your title, for I know it will come in return for the services you are rendering in this war.
