Chapter VII

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

From this reading A CONTRAST.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

(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 Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading A CONTRAST.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

without deviation

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

assemble or get together

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

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 Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the force of workers available

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

absolutely essential

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

keep busy with

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

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

From this reading The next day was devoted to the burial of those killed in battle.

(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 But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

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

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

which person or people

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Most of the women, especially those of Scotch descent, could handle the sickle.

people who are wounded

From this reading But the frontier-women were equal to the exigency, and able to assist the men who were well or slightly wounded.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Directly afterwards, with that recklessness so characteristic of all frontier population, they left the fort to occupy their own dwellings; although, now that their wounds had become stiff, it was necessary to haul some on sleds, and there were not able-bodied men enough to furnish a scouting-party, nor to gather the harvest.