Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

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

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

intense and continuous artillery fire

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

move deeply

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

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From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

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

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

plural of “matchlock” — an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

on one occasion

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The fort, observing our manoeuvres, commenced a heavy cannonade.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

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

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

in the near future

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

refrain from harming

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

in the direction of

From this reading Holkar, alarmed, got on the move and made towards Futtypore Seccrah, one of his old haunts.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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 Once from under the walls of the fort, our cavalry soon put his troops to flight; immense numbers were killed, and elephants, horses, camels, spears, matchlocks, colours, &c., were brought into camp.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.

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

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

during the time that

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having abundance of spare time while preparations were making for a second attack on the fort, Lord Lake determined to disturb Holkar in his hiding-place; for which purpose a party of infantry was dispatched with about four six-pounders.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading We soon came within sight of him, sheltered a good deal from his view by high trees and jungle.