something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
Blanca
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From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
BowienounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
CrooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
let have
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
how
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From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
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 They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
the force of workers available
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
pack-mules
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From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
Pedro
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From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
reinforcementsnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
SierranounUS /siˈerə/
a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He directed that the rest of the Apache scouts were to follow, in three days.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading General Crook did not delay an instant at Camp Apache after he had turned his orders into action.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
a Caucasian
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
which person or people
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon the second morning after the arrival of the reinforcements from Camp Bowie he started, with cavalry and pack-mules and those White Mountain scouts who were ready, for Camp Grant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would find many other Indians at Camp Grant, who would try to be braver than the Sierra Blanca.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “My young men will show how the White Mountains can fight,” had answered old Pedro.
