1869
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From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
COMMANDnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading MASSACRE OF CUSTER'S COMMAND.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
CUSTER'SnounUS /ˈkʌstərz/
possessive form of “custer” — United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading MASSACRE OF CUSTER'S COMMAND.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
Emory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
Major-Generalnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
MASSACREverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading MASSACRE OF CUSTER'S COMMAND.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MASSACRE OF CUSTER'S COMMAND.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
Sedgwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading During the fall of 1869 there were two or three scouting expeditions sent out, but nothing of very great importance was accomplished by them.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the command had been almost continuously in the field, it was generally thought that we were to have a long rest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I remained at Fort Sedgwick during the winter, and early the following spring I returned to Fort McPherson, under orders to report to Major-General Emory of the Fifth Cavalry, who had been appointed commander of the District of the Republican, with headquarters at that post.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was plenty of game in the vicinity, and within a day's ride there were large herds of deer, antelope, and elk, which I spent a great deal of time in hunting.
