Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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 Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

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

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

the act of discovering something

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

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

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

act or move at high speed

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

the force of workers available

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

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

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

above and across; more than

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

of or relating to or having the nature of retribution

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

in or at or to some place

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

United States writer (1834-1902)

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

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

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

up to a particular time

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The following morning, Carson and ten men were sent forward to search for the Indian village that was believed to be somewhere in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

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

From this reading The indignation over the action of the Indians was so great that retaliatory measures were determined upon.

in or at the place that

From this reading Fremont moved around Lake Klamath until nearly opposite where his command had been attacked.

which person or people

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Retaliatory Measures--Fremont's Return to California--Capture of Sonoma--Sutter's Fort Placed Under Military Rule--Monterey Taken by Commodore Sloat--Capture of Los Angeles by Fremont and Commodore Stockton--Carson Sent East as a Bearer of Despatches--The Meeting with Apaches--General Kearney--Bravery of the California Mexicans.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the discovery could be made without detection on the part of the Indians, Carson was instructed to signal to Fremont who would hasten forward with reinforcements.