Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

(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 From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading THE BESIEGED RESIDENCY.

young bull

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

placed in a grave

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

provoking horror

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

ten 10s

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

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

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

the act of dwelling in a place

From this reading THE BESIEGED RESIDENCY.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

closely encircling

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

plural of “swarm” — a moving crowd

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

touched by rot or decay

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading THE BESIEGED RESIDENCY.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading From all points of the surrounding circle shot and shell howled overhead, or crashed into walls and roofs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

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

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

in or at the place that

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

during the time that

From this reading Here and there, as they ran along, great swarms of flies, millions in number, rose from some spot where a bullock, killed by an enemy's shot, had been hastily buried, while horrible smells everywhere tainted the air.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Warrener's were taken to Gubbins' house, or garrison, as each of these fortified dwellings was now called; and the distance, short as it was, was so crowded with dangers and disagreeables that they were astonished how human beings could have supported them for a month, as the garrison of Lucknow had done.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Many of the enemy's batteries were not above a hundred yards from the defenses, and the whistling of musket-balls was incessant.