used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
artillery-men
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From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
placed crosswise
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
gun-carriage
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From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
orange-tinted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
rivetingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
sabresnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
moving very fast
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
soldiers collectively
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading They were received in utter silence, not a murmur rising.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
Wazir's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swift messengers had preceded them at a gallop, bearing their captain’s message to his master, the Rajah—the news of the safety of the artillery troop and the Wazir’s defeat and death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Only the sound of trampling horse and rumbling gun and wagon wheels was heard.
at the time that
From this reading It was drawing near to sundown when the head of the retiring troops filed on to the bridge and crossed the orange-tinted, flashing river.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consequently the bridge and streets were lined with troops and people, through whom the English and their glittering escort rode, the gun-carriage, with its dead burden, and its guard of artillery-men with drawn sabres, riveting every eye.
