Chapter XV

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From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

anew

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

a person who is in charge

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

work together on a common enterprise of project

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

a message received and understood

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

and nothing more

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

on one occasion

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

go across or through

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

the act of receiving

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

in the near future

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

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

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading He appeared at Lake Guzman, Old Mexico, then traveled east to Boracho Pass, just south of the Rio Grande.

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

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

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

From this reading This old chief was then reported making for the Eagle Mountains in Texas.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading VICTORIO BECOMES A GOOD INDIAN As soon as the summer rains had begun in 1880 and green grass and water were plentiful, old Victorio again began his raids.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading The Mexican Government communicated this information to General Grierson at Fort Davis, Texas, and Lieutenant Baylor was asked to cooperate in the campaign to exterminate the wily old Apache.

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.

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

From this reading General Grierson, on receipt of this information, at once put his cavalry in motion for Eagle Springs, and on August 2, 1880, Baylor left his camp at Ysleta with myself and thirteen rangers equipped for a two weeks' campaign.