Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

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

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

eagerly desirous

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

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

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

for the reason that

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

the act of breaking something

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

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From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

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

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

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

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

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

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

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

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I RETURN TO THE PLAINS.

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

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

the literary culture

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading I RETURN TO THE PLAINS.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

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

From this reading I RETURN TO THE PLAINS.

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

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

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

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

get by special effort

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

the season of growth

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

carry out

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.

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

From this reading I RETURN TO THE PLAINS.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

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

From this reading I RETURN TO THE PLAINS.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

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

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

at the time that

From this reading But when I arrived at Chicago, on my way West, I learned that my old regiment, the gallant Fifth Cavalry, was on its way back from Arizona to join General Crook, and that my old commander, General Carr, was in command.

the general location where something is

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

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

From this reading We closed our theatrical season earlier than usual in the spring of 1876, because I was anxious to take part in the Sioux war which was then breaking out.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He had written to military headquarters at Chicago to learn my whereabouts, as he wished to secure me as his guide and chief of scouts.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Colonel Hills had written me several letters saying that General Crook was anxious to have me accompany his command, and I promised to do so, intending to overtake him in the Powder river country.