Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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 Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

transfer power to someone

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

third-person singular of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

given to haughty disregard of others

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

the state of being inactive

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

immediately past

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

something that is lost

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

occurring by chance

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

on one occasion

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

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From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

worried and uneasy

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His stay at home therefore was short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

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

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading His stay at home therefore was short.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading His stay at home therefore was short.

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

From this reading But his restless spirit was not proof against this inactivity.

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

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

hard to endure

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

in an unjust manner

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

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

From this reading Kit Carson was once more trying hard to keep quiet in his comfortable home at Rayado.

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

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

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

From this reading The expedition into the United States which terminated with the last chapter, proved to be valuable in its results so far as the parties engaged in it were concerned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Kit Carson's last Trapping Expedition--He embarks in a Speculation--His Trip to California with a large Flock of Sheep--The Method employed by Mexicans in driving Herds and their Dexterity--Kit Carson goes to San Francisco--Its wonderful Growth--Maxwell joins Kit Carson at Sacramento City--The Lucky Speculation--The Return Trip to New Mexico and its Adventures--The Mormon Delegate to Congress informs Kit Carson of his Appointment as Indian Agent--Kit Carson enters upon the Duties of his Office--Bell's Fight with the Apaches on Red River--Kit Carson's Interview with the same Indians--High-handed Measures on the Part of the Apaches--Davidson's desperate Fight with them--The Soldiers defeated with severe loss--Davidson's Bravery is unjustly questioned--Kit Carson's Opinion of it--The Apaches elated by their Victory--Their Imitations of the Actions of Military Men.