Chapter XV

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

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

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

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

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

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

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From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

quick and energetic

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

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From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

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From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It was not supposed, however, that the Seminoles would fight.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

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From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

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

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

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

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not supposed, however, that the Seminoles would fight.

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

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

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

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not supposed, however, that the Seminoles would fight.

immediately past

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

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From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

engage in

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

march in a procession

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

very recently

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not supposed, however, that the Seminoles would fight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

and nothing more

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

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From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

a full supply

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

plural of “seminole” — a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

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

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

required or under orders

From this reading It was not supposed, however, that the Seminoles would fight.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

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

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

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

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

soldiers collectively

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Major Francis Dade was so certain of this, that he volunteered to march across the Indian country with only a corporal's guard at his back.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

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

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Of course, no one wanted a prolonged war; but a brisk campaign with plenty of fighting, that would last through the winter, would be a most pleasing diversion from the ordinary monotony of military life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOUIS PACHECO BIDES HIS TIME Tampa Bay was filled with transports waiting to carry the Seminoles to New Orleans on their way to the Indian Territory.

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

From this reading On shore, the soldiers' encampment beneath the grand old live-oaks of Fort Brooke swarmed with troops, newly arrived from the north, and hoping that the Indians would at least make a show of resistance.