Chapter I

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From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

moving forward

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

large but transportable armament

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

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

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

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

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

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

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

trained in a skill by repetitious practice

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

set up or found

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

the act of departing

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

the head of a state government

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

the act of departing

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

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

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

engage in

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

march in a procession

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

the force of workers available

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

absolutely essential

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

above and across; more than

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

existing or coming before

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

improved or brought up to date

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

an educational institution

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

United States cartoonist whose comic strip included the beagle Snoopy (1922-2000)

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

being four more than sixty

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

move hurridly

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the season of growth

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The expedition numbered several thousand men--cavalry, artillery, and infantry.

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

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

a source of difficulty

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

tell voluntarily

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

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

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

at the time that

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

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

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

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From this reading Narrative of the March of Co. A, Engineers from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to Fort Bridger, Utah, and Return A Contribution to the History of the United States Corps of Engineers WILLIAM P. SEVILLE _Artificer in the Company during the March Captain, First Delaware Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War_

in the company of; together with

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading To perform this duty with sufficient speed to avoid delaying the advancing columns, sixty-four selected men, under First Lieut. James C. Duane and Second Lieut. Edward P. Alexander, were taken from Company A, United States Engineers, then stationed at the Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Leaving a detachment at West Point, the Company started on this service March 31st, 1858, going by rail and steamboat as far as Fort Leavenworth, Kans.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As the grass along what was known as the "Emigrant Route" had been almost entirely consumed by the numerous mule and ox-trains which had passed over the Plains during the preceding year, it was found necessary to make a new road, from the Platte River to the Green, over which the Army could march.

possessive form of “young” — any immature animal

From this reading Revised under the Direction of the Commandant Engineer School, United States Army First Lieut. JOHN W. N. SCHULZ _Corps of Engineers_ In the spring of 1858, when the Government met with opposition from the Mormon community, in relation to the appointment of Mr. Cummings as Governor of the Territory, and Brigham Young's corps of Danites was being recruited and drilled for active service, it was decided that a military force should be sent to the seat of the trouble to maintain the National authority.