Chapter III

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

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

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

plural of “barricade” — a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

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

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

a .45-caliber pistol

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

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

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

march in a procession

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

the force of workers available

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

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

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

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

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Earth and log barricades were erected at various points overlooking the heads of ravines.

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

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading The roofs of the storehouses and of the barracks for enlisted men were covered with earth to protect them against fire arrows, and their sides were loop-holed.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

in or at the place that

From this reading Early in the evening Major Galbraith's Renville Rangers came into the fort, forty-five strong, weary with a twelve-hour forced march from St. Peter, where they had been overtaken by the courier sent to recall them.

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

From this reading Little could be done to protect the officers' frame quarters or the log stables and outbuildings, which lay, much exposed, at the western corner of the fort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading BESIEGED IN FORT RIDGELY The remainder of that afternoon and the following night passed without serious alarms, but it was heavy with labor for the little garrison.