Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

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

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

dug in

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

the act of departing

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

the head of a state government

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

ten 10s

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

a river flowing southwest from Oregon through northern California to the Pacific Ocean

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

a small natural hill

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

the force of workers available

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

totally perplexed and mixed up

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

above and across; more than

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

the act of refusing

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

a source of difficulty

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

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

From this reading This constituted positive proof that the friends in advance were in trouble with the red men and there was not a minute to lose in going to their rescue.

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

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

at the time that

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

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

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

during the time that

From this reading While preparing to go into camp, the explorers were mystified by hearing a number of peculiar sounds like the barking of dogs.

which person or people

From this reading A half mile further, the explorers galloped over a slight ridge, when they suddenly came in sight of several hundred Indians, who were making their way up two sides of a knoll, on the crest of which the four scouts had entrenched themselves among the rocks and trees and were coolly awaiting the attack of their enemies.

belonging to which person

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading Alarming Sounds--Danger of the Scouts--Fremont Goes to Their Rescue--Arrival at Sutter's Fort--Ordered out of California by the Mexican Governor--Fremont's Refusal--Withdrawal to Sacramento River--Arrival of Despatches from Washington--War with Mexico--Meeting with Lieutenant Gillespie--Night Attack by Klamath Indians.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Attentive listening, however, satisfied them that it came from an Indian village close by, whose women and children were calling out and lamenting.