Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

(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 Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

a quantity of money

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

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

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

past form of “badger” — annoy persistently

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

only a very short time before

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

for the reason that

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

set up or found

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

a high place

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

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

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

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

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

a message received and understood

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

flat tableland with steep edges

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

having a part of the body crippled or disabled

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

except for; apart from

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

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

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

-ing form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

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

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

in the direction of

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

two times

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Barely a mile away to the north-east of the site of old Camp Almy a ridge of rock and shale stretches down from the foothills of the Black Mesa and shuts off all view of the rugged, and ofttimes jagged, landscape beyond--all save the peaks and precipitous cliffs of the Mogollon, and some of the pine-crested heights that hem the East Fork.

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

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

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

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

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

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

at the time that

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The system, therefore, fell into disuse, and the post became unpopular because of the mutilated condition in which the pickets were twice found by the relief, and the amount of reliable information received from the point never quite paid for the cost.

which person or people

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Tontos seemed to have abandoned the valley to their distant cousins, the Apache-Mohaves, whose presence there, in small, itinerant parties, was objected to less by the few scattered settlers than by the one badgered agent at the distant reservation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the disappearance of the Tontos, who were not such fools as their Spanish name implied, the practice of stationing outlying sentries was dropped.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Time was, toward the fag end of the Civil War, when the volunteers from the "Coast" kept a lookout on the point, a practice that yielded more scalps to the Indians than security to the inmates.