Chapter VIII

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

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading There were the teamsters and farriers and wagoners and cooks and what-not.

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

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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From this reading There were the teamsters and farriers and wagoners and cooks and what-not.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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 There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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 There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading There were the teamsters and farriers and wagoners and cooks and what-not.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading There was Surgeon Henry B. Terry, of the army medical corps--a slender, black-moustached, active man in major’s shoulder-straps.

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

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.

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

From this reading There were the teamsters and farriers and wagoners and cooks and what-not.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading OUT INTO THE SURVEY COUNTRY IT was a tremendous large party.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

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

From this reading There were the teamsters and farriers and wagoners and cooks and what-not.

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

From this reading There were two companies, B and M, of the Second Cavalry, from Fort McPherson, commanded by Captain (or Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel) J. K. Mizner and First Lieutenant James N. Wheelan, to ride the country and guard the long train of supply wagons.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, it looked like a regular military excursion, instead of a survey trip, when in the early morning it moved out from new Julesburg (the “roaring town” was dead tired at this hour) and headed northwest up Lodge Pole Creek by the old Overland Stage road on the Oregon Trail.