Chapter XXIV · The First Skirmish

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

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

possessive form of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

placed crosswise

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

being one more than ten

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

a social unit living together

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

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

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

ten 10s

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

not any; not one

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

on one occasion

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

express in words

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

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

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading Queen Esther, Gi-en-gwa-tah, and two or three Seneca chiefs commanded the savage forces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading A force of eleven hundred strong, under the command of Colonel John Butler, consisting of Tory Rangers, a detachment of Johnson’s Royal Greens, and six hundred savages, picked warriors from the Shawnee and Seneca tribes, had already crossed Genesee county.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

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

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

which person or people

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They had embarked from Tioga Point in canoes, which were abandoned at the mouth of Bowman’s Creek, where the whole body was encamped on the second of July.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

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

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Catharine Montour was in the army, for she had been warned by one of the Indians who had aided in Walter Butler’s escape from Albany that he had proceeded at once to Wyoming with his wife, and would await the appearance of his father at Wintermoot’s Fort.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading The vague rumors that had reached the inhabitants of Wyoming, no one could exactly tell how, filling each household with alarm, were not without foundation.