Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

(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 Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

use to one's advantage

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

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

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

the act of departing

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

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From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

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

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

engage in

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

with little or no delay

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

in a swift manner

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, there was little danger of their going now, for in the presence of so strong a force the Indians would be meek enough.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cranston's six days home-keeping sped all too swiftly away.

a group of soldiers

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

possessive form of “truman” — elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

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

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

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

From this reading It was now definitely settled that his troop and Truman's were to remain indefinitely on duty at the agency.

in or at the place that

From this reading Troops had to be drawn from all the posts along the railroad to make up the new command at the Ogallalla, and out of his own pocket Cranston was adding to the log quarters assigned to him, for Margaret had promptly announced that she would not remain at Scott, that where he dwelt was her dwelling, and they had known far greater isolation and danger in the past.

a Caucasian

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The general hated the idea of building cantonments there, and had urged that all the Indians be concentrated at the White River reservation, but without avail,--the Interior Department would have its way.