used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
subject to appointment
From this reading A captain was appointed by the commander of the fort to take charge.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A captain was appointed by the commander of the fort to take charge.
CARNEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A captain was appointed by the commander of the fort to take charge.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A captain was appointed by the commander of the fort to take charge.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
ten 10s
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
the force of workers available
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
not any; not one
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
on one occasion
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
go across or through
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
continue talking
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
carry out
From this reading A captain was appointed by the commander of the fort to take charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
create by training and teaching
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ARRIVAL AT FORT CARNEY Arriving at Fort Carney we struck the Platte River trail leading to Denver.
well-armed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were compelled by United States army officers to halt and await the arrival of a train of fifty armed men before being allowed to proceed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few hours the required number came up, together with three wagon loads of pilgrims.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No train was permitted to pass a Government fort without one hundred well-armed men; but once beyond the fort, they would become separated and therein lay the danger.
