1867
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From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
FenounUS /feɪ/
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 Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
Harker
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From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
LarnedverbUS /lɑːrnd/
past form of “larn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
immediately past
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
Leavenworth
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From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
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 In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
march in a procession
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
and nothing more
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
a human being
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
rankingnounUS /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
not used up
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
RileynounUS /ˈraɪli/
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
seventy-twoadjective
being two more than seventy
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Remaining there only long enough to replenish their commissary supplies, the march was directed to Fort Larned on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
soldiers collectively
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From Fort Riley the expedition marched to Fort Harker, seventy-two miles farther west, on the Smoky Hill, where the force was increased by the addition of two more troops of cavalry.
in or at the place that
From this reading General Hancock, with the artillery and six companies of infantry, arrived at Fort Riley, Kansas, the last week in March, where he was joined by four companies of the Seventh Cavalry, commanded by the intrepid Custer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
which person or people
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With him was General Custer, second ranking officer, from whom I quote the story of the march and some of the incidents of the raid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the spring of 1867, General Hancock, who then commanded the military division of the Missouri, with headquarters at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, organized an expedition against the Indians of the great plains, which he led in person.
