used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
the state of being absent
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
Ashantees
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From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
Baird
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From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
Coomassie
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From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading EVENTS PROGRESS.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
explainableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/
capable of being understood
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
firelocks
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From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
set up or found
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
Fusiliers
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From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
coins made of gold
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
ten 10s
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
a single distinct event
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
MadeiranounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
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 The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
and nothing more
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading EVENTS PROGRESS.
projectilesnounUS /prəˈdʒektəlz/
plural of “projectile” — a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
except for; apart from
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
SebastopolnounUS /seˈbɑːstəpɔːl/
a city in southern Ukraine on the Black Sea
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
sick-list
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From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
sixty-eightadjective
being eight more than sixty
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
slugsnounUS /slʌɡz/
plural of “slug” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
in the near future
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
the act of using
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
precisely as stated
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
which person or people
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The whole expedition was now returning from the Gold Coast, save those who had found their graves in the wilderness on the advance to Coomassie, and in the fighting incident thereto.
William
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From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The number of deaths in proportion was small as compared with those in recent European conflicts--a fact explainable by the arms and ammunition used by the Ashantees; first, their old-fashioned firelocks and use--not of bullets, but slugs, projectiles which soon lost their velocity after discharge, and were easily stopped after penetrating the body, the stronger bones of which they were incapable of breaking; and lastly, by the total absence of artillery.
people who are wounded
From this reading Among those returning were the two hundred and sixty-eight wounded officers and men.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
a late time of life
From this reading The telegraphic wire made people at home aware that many of the Rifle Brigade had died on the voyage homeward between the Gold Coast and Madeira; that the Welsh Fusiliers had only twenty men on their sick-list; and the hardy Highlanders very few, though they had to regret the death by wounds of their major, William Baird, who had served with them for twenty years, and been at the siege and fall of Sebastopol.
