used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
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 Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
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 Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
CrusadersnounUS /kruːˈseɪdərz/
plural of “crusader” — a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
DefeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
insincereadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
lacking sincerity
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
absolutely essential
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
and nothing more
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
PartialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
a course of conduct
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
PunishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
express in words
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
believed likely
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
at the time that
From this reading He had scarcely reached home, when they renewed their outrages.
which person or people
From this reading The sinewy horsemen, as daring as the Crusaders who invaded the Holy Land, seemed to be everywhere.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Just as Carson suspected, the Apaches were insincere in their professions of good will toward the settlers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trouble With the Apaches--Defeat of the Soldiers--Colonel Cook's Expedition Against Them--It Meets With Only Partial Success--Major Brooks' Attempt to Punish the Apaches--A Third Expedition.
a late time of life
From this reading We have already referred to those extraordinary warriors, who, for many years have caused our Government more trouble in the southwest than all the other tribes combined, and it is not necessary, therefore, to say that when any branch of the Apaches went on the war path the most frightful scenes were sure to follow.
