Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

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

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

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

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading DANGEROUS SERVICE.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

the first light of day

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

and nothing more

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

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From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

kill a large number of people indiscriminately

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

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From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

above and across; more than

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

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From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading DANGEROUS SERVICE.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

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From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Just after daybreak there was a dull, deep report, and a cloud of gray smoke rose over the city.

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

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

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

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

soldiers collectively

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

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

From this reading Nana Sahib had ordered the great magazine to be blown up, and had fled for his life to Bithoor.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

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

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

which person or people

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the morning of the 17th of July the troops rose with light hearts from the ground where they had thrown themselves, utterly exhausted, after the tremendous exertions of the previous day.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Cawnpore was before them, and as they did not anticipate any further resistance--for the whole of the enemy's guns had fallen into their hands, and the Sepoys had fled in the wildest confusion at the end of the day, after fighting with obstinacy and determination as long as a shadow of hope of victory remained--they looked forward to the joy of releasing from captivity the hapless women and children who were known to have been confined in the house called the Subada Khotee, since the massacre of their husbands and friends on the river.