Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

anew

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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 A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a pass between mountain peaks

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

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From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

ten 10s

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

most important element

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

the force of workers available

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

go across or through

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

United States writer (1834-1902)

From this reading The commanding officers of this force were General Kearney and Commodore Stockton.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

acceptance of despair

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At Los Angelos was assembled the main strength of the Mexicans then in California; the number of their fighting men was about seven hundred.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading At the expiration of this time, a command of six hundred men was detailed for the purpose of capturing Los Angelos.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

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

From this reading One month elapsed before the forces of the United States that were concentrated at San Diego were entirely recruited, and in fine trim for taking the field again.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Command of Six Hundred Men is sent against Los Angelos--The Mexican Army evacuates the Town--Its Capture--Rumors of an Attack to be made on Fremont's Command--The Mexicans surrender--The Winter Quarters--Kit Carson is ordered to carry Dispatches overland to Washington--Lieutenant Beale accompanies him--A Night Attack made by the Indians--Arrival in the United States--Kit Carson's Introduction to Col. Benton and Mrs. Fremont--Hospitality offered to him at Washington--Kit Carson receives the Appointment of Lieutenant in the Rifle Corps of the U.S. Army from President Polk--He is ordered to carry Dispatches to California--The Journey--A Brush with the Camanche Indians--Arrival at Santa Fe--More trouble with hostile Indians--Arrival at Los Angelos--Dispatches delivered--Kit Carson is assigned to do Duty with the Dragoons--Is ordered to Guard Tajon Pass--The Winter spent there--Is ordered again to carry Dispatches to Washington--The Journey and its Adventures--The return to New Mexico.