Chapter IV

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

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

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

lasting, open, or operating through the whole night

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

and nothing more

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

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

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

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 MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

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

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

past form of “raid” — search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

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

From this reading He hurried to the livery stable, saddled his horse, Old Pete, and started on an all-night ride for the company.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The redskins appeared on their raid late in the evening and the runner reached Mason just at dark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

being five more than twenty

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

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

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

at the time that

From this reading Lam Seiker had just eaten his supper and was sitting in the lobby of the Frontier Hotel when the message came.

during the time that

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MY FIRST BRUSH WITH INDIANS The latter part of August, 1875, Private L.P. Seiker was sent on detached service to Fort Mason, about fifty miles due east of our camp.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading While there a runner came in from Honey Creek with the report that a band of fifteen Indians had raided the John Gamble ranch and stolen some horses within twenty-five steps of the ranch house.