Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

having companions or an escort

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

later than; following

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

(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 An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

take into custody

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

an occurrence of something

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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 His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

divisible by two

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

set up or found

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

a temporary police force

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Stannard was a soldier pure and simple.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Stannard was a soldier pure and simple.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Stannard was a soldier pure and simple.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

lighted only by stars

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

dependable

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

the act of killing yourself

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

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

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a group of soldiers

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Stannard found the Archers gone, found himself, as senior captain, temporarily in command of the post, and called upon to furnish military escort for the civil _posse comitatus_.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading It was a merciful Providence, as many of the exiles later said, that brought the commanding general himself late that starlit evening back to Prescott.

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

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

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

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading An Indian runner from Almy had reached them early that Thursday morning, announcing the return of Stannard and his troop, accompanied by Lieutenant Harris, 'Tonio and certain of the Apache-Mohaves, the arrest by civil authorities and attempted suicide of Case, and the further gathering under the wing of the law of Jose Sanchez, of Munoz, and even of Dago, all of whom, it was said, were wanted at Prescott.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His stout mountain wagon, and special six-mule team had whirled him up from the Verde after the briefest of conferences with the cavalry colonel there in command.