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From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
chieftain'snounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
possessive form of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
De-Tam
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From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
the act of departing
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
Geil's
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From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
ten 10s
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
immediately past
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
Man-hunting
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From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
mandarinsnounUS /ˈmændərənz/
plural of “mandarin” — shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
Nha-Nam
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From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
Plessier
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From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
Quinh-Low
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From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
move upward
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
get by special effort
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
StaffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading Efforts had been made by the provincial mandarins to secure the chieftain's submission.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This district is known to the natives by the name of Quinh-Low.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The last struggles of a rebellion--Departure of Captain Plessier--Our new commander--Man-hunting--A friend in need--A false alarm--An unexpected rise in life--On the Brigade Staff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At this time, owing to the large number of rebels we had slain or captured, or who had surrendered during the past two months, the total number of insurgents with De-Tam did not exceed two hundred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
which person or people
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
Yen-Thé
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From this reading The remnants of the rebel forces, which had been smashed and dispersed by Colonel Geil's column in the lower Yen-Thé, fled north and rallied round their chief, De-Tam, who was hiding, together with a small number of his most trusted retainers, in one of the wildest spots in the dense forest region of the north-west of Nha-Nam, and about 10 miles from that fort.
