Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

later than; following

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

anew

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

-ing form of “forfeit” — lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

and nothing more

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

set down according to a plan

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading One after another the heads of noted chiefs were bowed, or laid, at his feet.

a native inhabitant of the Occident

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

a human being

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

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

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

on the contrary

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

considered individually

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

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

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

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

From this reading "The Gray Fox" had but just received his promotion to the star, jumping every colonel in the army.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The pioneers, the settlers, the ranchmen and miners took heart and hope again, and the marauders to the mountains.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.

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

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

at the time that

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

which person or people

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had been doing mighty work among the recalcitrant Apaches at a time when other commanders were having hard luck in their respective fields--one, indeed, forfeiting his own honored and valued life through heeding the sophistries of the Peace Commissioners rather than the appeals of officers and men who long had known the Modocs.

a late time of life

From this reading For long years the warriors of the Arizona deserts and mountains had bidden defiance to the methods of department commanders who fought them from their desks at Drum Barracks, or the Occidental, but George Crook came from years of successful campaigning after other tribes, and in person led his troopers to the scene of action.