Chapter IX

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

later than; following

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

(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 He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

in addition

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

at or in or to any place

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

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

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

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

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

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 He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

carefully weighed

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

a social unit living together

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

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

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

the act of departing

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

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

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

not able to be found

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

a particular point in time

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

the property of being close together

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

express in words

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

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

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

soldiers collectively

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The commanding officer told him that he wanted him to warn the settlers on the Oxhide that the war had really commenced; that General Sully had had a great fight on the Arkansas, and that it could not be considered as a victory.

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

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

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

From this reading He told him also to tell the people on the creek that at any moment they might be visited by a hostile band, notwithstanding that they were in such close proximity to the post.

at the time that

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

which person or people

From this reading He had been very kindly received by the officers, who had heard all about him from Colonel Keogh.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading INDIAN RAIDS--KATE IS MISSING--"BUFFALO BILL'S" OPINION--"BUFFALO BILL" FINDS HER LITTLE BASKET--THE SOLDIERS RETURN TO THE FORT WITHOUT FINDING HER--GRIEF OF THE FAMILY IT was after dark when Joe returned from his mission to Fort Harker.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You know yourself, my man, that the Indians have a faculty of going anywhere they want to go, and all the troops in the army might be fooled in regard to their movements.