Chapter XV

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

(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 But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

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

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

openly declared as such

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

for the reason that

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

a person who is in charge

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

be similar, be in line with

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

in a figurative sense

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

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

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

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

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

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

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

go away from a place

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

the force of workers available

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

a course of conduct

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

bring about abruptly

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

continue talking

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

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

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

giving satisfaction

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

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

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

coming after or following

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

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

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

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

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

soldiers collectively

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

precisely as stated

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

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

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

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

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

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

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

toward the west

From this reading There being a sufficient number of armed men and wagons to conform to the rules of the War Department, ready to proceed westward, we were ordered to move on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

in or at the place that

From this reading But where was the great chief, Red Cloud, and his savage warriors who, enraged because of the precipitate advance of the U. S. troops into the very territory that was under consideration at the council, had struck out westward with the avowed purpose of defending it against all comers?

which person or people

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RED CLOUD ON THE WAR PATH The statement that a satisfactory treaty had been concluded with the Indians was communicated to the various parties of travelers who were camped near the post.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A recital of incidents that occurred during the treaty, if not followed by some reference to succeeding events would, figuratively speaking, leave the reader high in the air.

a state in the western United States; mountainous in the west and north with the Great Plains in the east

From this reading What were the experiences of the hundreds of men, women, and soldiers who in that fateful season were traversing those Wyoming trails?