Chapter XII · The Assault

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From this reading 20, affairs continued in the same position.

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

matters of personal concern

From this reading 20, affairs continued in the same position.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

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From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

without stop or interruption

From this reading 20, affairs continued in the same position.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

an opposing military force

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

start firing a weapon

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

the state of being inactive

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

immediately past

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

not any; not one

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading 20, affairs continued in the same position.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

Identical; not different.

From this reading 20, affairs continued in the same position.

in a serious manner

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading For several days the fire of the besiegers had much slackened, and the spirits of the besieged rose in proportion to the highest pitch.

not to be accounted for or explained

From this reading But the inactivity of the enemy appeared unaccountable to the Queen and her council.

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

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.

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

From this reading Were the Moghuls in reality preparing to abandon the attack and retire?

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading It might be so, indeed, for a considerable body of Beejapoor cavalry had at last moved forwards and taken post in the Manikdown Hills, from whence their operations against the Moghul supplies and distant outposts were beginning to be seriously felt; but they were by no means strong enough to effect any considerable diversion, and, up to the night of Feb.