used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
ADVENTUROUSadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
AMNESTYnounUS /ˈæmnəsti/
a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
eagerly desirous
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
APOSTATES
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From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
BUCHANAN'SnounUS /bjuːˈkænənz/
possessive form of “buchanan” — 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
CHAPLAINnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
CHAPLAIN'S
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From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
COMPASSIONnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
CrossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
cut-off
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From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
DISCHACHARGED
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From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
EVADEverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
HATCHverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
HATCHET-FACED
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From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
HOW
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From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
INDIGNANTadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The company intended to travel on this cut-off in the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
come together
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
MISSOURIANnounUS /məˈzʊriən/
a native or resident of Missouri
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
MORMONSnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The company intended to travel on this cut-off in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The company intended to travel on this cut-off in the morning.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
PROCLAMATIONnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
REWARDEDverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
SEPARATESnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
STEALverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
STOUT'S
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From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
Sweetwater
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From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
TEAMSTERSnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The company intended to travel on this cut-off in the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The company intended to travel on this cut-off in the morning.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading APOSTATES MET--THE CHAPLAIN SEPARATES FROM THE COMPANY TO MEET SOME APOSTATES--AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP--DISCHACHARGED GOVERNMENT TEAMSTERS INDIGNANT AT "MORMONS"--PLOT TO STEAL THE CHAPLAIN'S HORSE--ADVICE TO THE APOSTATES TO LOOK TO THEIR OWN SAFETY--MR.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STOUT'S COMPASSION FOR THE HATCHET-FACED MISSOURIAN--HOW HIS CONFIDENCE WAS REWARDED--MEET CAPTAIN HATCH--NEWS OF BUCHANAN'S AMNESTY PROCLAMATION--EVADE THE ARMY, AND REACH THE VALLEY SAFELY.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The night following we encamped at the eastern end of what is known as the Seminole cut-off.
which person or people
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading At the Three Crossings of the Sweetwater we met a company of apostates, who were in full retreat from the Valley, unwilling to trust God's providence to screen them from the wrath of our enemies, and anxious to get back to the States.
