used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
(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 The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
any thing at all
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
expelverbUS /ɪkˈspel/
force to leave or move out
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
gamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the act of departing
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading INNOCENT OR GUILTY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading INNOCENT OR GUILTY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
NebraskanounUS /nəˈbræskə/
a midwestern state on the Great Plains
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INNOCENT OR GUILTY.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
arrange in a container
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
paymasters
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From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
provostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
and nothing more
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
carry out
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
soldiers collectively
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
two-legged
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From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
in or at the place that
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
which person or people
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Driven out of post and forbidden to return, they had simply camped with their whole "outfit" at the lower edge of the military reservation, where the laws of the State of Nebraska and not the orders of Uncle Sam took precedence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The provost sergeant at Fort Robinson is a man who has seen and heard a great deal in the course of his army life, and who has the enviable faculty of knowing everything that is going on around him, without appearing to know anything at all.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading It had been his duty, a day or two previous, to expel from the limits of the reservation a rascally pack of gamblers--a species of two-legged prairie wolf that in the rough old days on the frontier followed every movement of the Army paymasters, and lured and trapped the soldiers until every cent of their money was gone.
but in spite of that
From this reading In point of number the gamblers were strong enough to take care of themselves in case of Indian attack, yet rarely did they venture far from the protection of the nearest troops.
