Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

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From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

brought together in one place

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

recognizable; marked

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

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From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

communicated in words

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

complete annihilation

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

of the present time and place

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

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

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

with relatively high volume

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

march in a procession

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

not any; not one

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

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

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

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

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

a large gathering of people

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

soldiers collectively

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

being five more than twenty

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading RALPH BOYD AND THE SLAVE-CATCHER The army so unexpectedly discovered by Coacoochee was under the immediate command of General Clinch, and was largely composed of Florida volunteers.

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

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.

which person or people

From this reading Most of these were land-hunters, slave-hunters, or other reckless adventurers, who had taken advantage of this opportunity for gaining a safe entrance into the Indian country and examining its best lands before it should be thrown open to general occupation.

cheerful compliance

From this reading At the same time they expressed a cheerful willingness to kill any number of redskins, and loudly declared their belief in the policy of extermination.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This motley throng of freebooters, together with four companies of regular troops, having been collected at Fort Drane, some twenty-five miles from Fort King, General Clinch decided to march them into and through the Indian country for the purpose of hastening the movements of the Seminoles, and show them how powerful a force he could bring against them.

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

From this reading The majority of them had no idea that the Indians would dare resist this occupation by the whites, or that they would be called upon to do any fighting.