Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

later than; following

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

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

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

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

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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 general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

past form of “diagnose” — determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

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

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

in the recent past

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

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

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

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

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

restoration to a previous state

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

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

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

the season of growth

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

cause to run in panic

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

dependable

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

watch and direct

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

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

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

a group of soldiers

From this reading The general, after settling matters to his satisfaction at the reservation, purposed a descent on Colonel Pelham and Camp Sandy, for consultation with him and a conference with the troop and company commanders returned to their soldier honors, after their strenuous scout through the mountains.

full of trouble

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

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

From this reading The agent at the Verde reservation had developed symptoms of stampede that were later diagnosed and treated as insanity.

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

From this reading It must be owned that he had lived through troublous times and had had experiences to try the nerve of a man of iron, which he was not.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.

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

From this reading That week was a bad one for Harold Willett.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The general, taking Bright with him as usual, had whirled away in his stout spring wagon to supervise the re-establishment of the Indians lately in rebellion.