Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

at or in the front

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

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

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

half the width of an em

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

to come or go into

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

third-person singular of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

set up or found

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

United States explorer who mapped much of the American west and Northwest (1813-1890)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the state of being inactive

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

most important element

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the force of workers available

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

a town in western California to the south of San Francisco on a peninsula at the southern end of Monterey Bay

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

come into possession of

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

and nothing more

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a course of conduct

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

an amount of time

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The distance of each day's progress had been carefully reckoned and noted by the party.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

giving satisfaction

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

cut with a saw

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “shoot” — a new branch

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

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From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

not in physical motion

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The news of war having been declared between the United States and Mexico, determined Fremont to return to California; and, in doing so, he decided to enter that country by a new route of his own selection.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Fremont en route for California--His men are anxious to punish the Tlamath Indians--Kit Carson, in command of ten Men, is sent on ahead to reconnoitre--He discovers the main Village of these Indians--The Attack and the Victory--Beautiful Lodges--The Trophies mostly destroyed--Fremont saves Kit Carson's Life--The Journey resumed--The Sacramento Valley--An Indian Ambuscade--One Savage defies the Party--Kit Carson shoots him--The Tlamath Indians still on the War Path--Another Lesson given to them--A Thief is shot--Arrival at Lawson's Trading Post--A period of Inactivity--A Detachment sent to capture Sonoma--Prisoners taken--The Mexicans come to punish the Americans--Their Courage deserts them--The Retreat--The Pursuit--Fremont goes to Sutter's Fort and establishes a Military Post--Monterey is taken by the American Squadron--Fremont marches there--Further Operations--The taking of Los Angelos.

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

From this reading Upon their minds there was still resting a sadness, which, their leader saw, was only to be effaced by a satisfactory revenge, and that they were eager to obtain it before quitting the country.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

in or at the place that

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.

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

From this reading He commenced his journey by traveling around Lake Tlamath, and had not proceeded far in that direction, before he found himself encamped on a small stream which empties into the lake, nearly opposite to the place where his three men were killed.