Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

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

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

later than; following

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

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

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

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

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

-ing form of “authorize” — grant authorization or clearance for

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

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

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

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 One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

command with authority

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

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From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

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

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

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

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

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

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

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From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

engage in

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

march in a procession

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

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

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

a human being

From this reading The first he led in person to the Pacific coast.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

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

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

highest in quality

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

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

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

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

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Mexico declared war against the United States in April, 1846.

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

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

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

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

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

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.

during the time that

From this reading One thousand volunteers, under command of Colonel A. W. Doniphan, were to make a descent upon the State of Chihuahua, while the remainder and greater part of the forces, under Colonel Sterling Price, were to garrison Santa Fe after its capture.

which person or people

From this reading The original plan was, however, somewhat changed, and General Kearney, who commanded the Army of the West, divided his forces into three separate commands.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading In the following May, Congress passed an act authorizing the President to call into the field fifty thousand volunteers, designed to operate against Mexico at three distinct points, and consisting of the Southern Wing, or the Army of Occupation, the Army of the Centre, and the Army of the West, the latter to direct its march upon the city of Santa Fe.