used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
ascribing
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From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
Budge-Budge
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From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
disobediencenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
the failure to obey
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
drunkennessnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
set up or found
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
occurring by chance
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
MuzzyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌzi/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
not any; not one
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading * * * * * The next day we marched upon Calcutta.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The ships went before us to clear the way, but they met with no resistance, all the Indian forces retiring before our advance.
at the time that
From this reading It was well I did so, for Mr. Clive, when he heard the particulars of the affair, chose to resent the breach of discipline on the part of the sailors more than he approved of their reckless enterprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading So that old Muzzy, to his surprise, instead of being rewarded for his achievement, found himself lucky to get off with nothing worse than a reprimand for his drunkenness and disobedience to orders.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading _A BATTLE IN THE DARK_ With some difficulty I persuaded my zealous friend to change his intention of ascribing to me the capture of Budge-Budge.
