Chapter XVII

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

plural of “apache” — 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 LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

a person who is in charge

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

destroyed completely

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

immediately past

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

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

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

not any; not one

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

on one occasion

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

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

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

plural of “pillage” — goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

existing or coming before

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

in the near future

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading At once this band of twenty Indians began a series of pillages and murders that has no parallel considering the small size of the party.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.

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

From this reading The little band of Apaches soon appeared at Paso Viego and began their depredations by an attack on Lieutenant Mills and his cavalry.

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

From this reading Nana and fifty warriors escaped and finally joined Geronimo in his campaign of murder and destruction.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

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

From this reading On the night preceding the battle in which Victorio was killed and his band of warriors exterminated, twelve braves with four squaws and four children deserted the old chief and made their way to those rough mountains that fringe the Rio Grande in the vicinity of Eagle Springs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LAST FIGHT BETWEEN RANGERS AND APACHES Despite General Terrasas' great victory at Tres Castilos as recorded in a preceding chapter, he did not entirely destroy all the Apaches that had been with old Victorio.