Chapter XXV

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From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

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From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

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From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

anew

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading AUTUMN ON THE YELLOWSTONE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

something that is lost

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

the force of workers available

From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The military escort numbered with officers 196 men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AUTUMN ON THE YELLOWSTONE.

United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

as yourself

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

new

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Lieut. Col. Otis was in command at Glendive, and on the 14th he again started out the train and personally accompanied it.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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

From this reading AUTUMN ON THE YELLOWSTONE.

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

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

create by training and teaching

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

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

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

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

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

which person or people

From this reading The train consisted of 86 wagons, 41 of which were driven by soldiers, who had taken the places of as many citizen teamsters too demoralized by the recent attack to continue in the service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the 10th of October, as a train escorted by two companies of the 6th Infantry was carrying supplies from Glendive Creek to the cantonment at the mouth of Tongue River, it was attacked by Indians, and was obliged to return to Glendive with a loss of sixty mules.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading AUTUMN ON THE YELLOWSTONE.