1819
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From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
1918
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From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
AfghannounUS /ˈæfɡæn/
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
BACONnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
a female human offspring
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
Desmond
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From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
easy-going
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From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
FRANCIS
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From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
Kohat
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From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
joined in matrimony
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
not any; not one
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
openeth
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From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
PunjabnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
self-same
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From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
SikhnounUS /siːk/
an adherent of Sikhism
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
term of address for a man
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
soldier-administrator
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From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
not in physical motion
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As early as 1819 there had been a Desmond in India; a soldier-administrator of mark, in his day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "No receipt openeth the heart, but a true friend."--FRANCIS BACON.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
Valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
WarsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Later still, in the year of grace 1918, his two sons were stationed there, in the self-same Punjab Cavalry Regiment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the Sikh Wars there had been a Desmond in the Punjab; and at the time of the Great Mutiny there was a Punjab Cavalry Desmond at Kohat; a notable fighter, with a flowing beard and an easy-going uniform that would not commend itself to the modern military eye.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the year of the second Afghan War, there was yet another Desmond at Kohat; one that earned the cross 'For Valour,' married the daughter of Sir John Meredith, and rose to high distinction.
