1857
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From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
AGRAnounUS /ˈæɡrə/
a city in northern India; former capital of the Mogul empire; site of the Taj Mahal
From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
(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 A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
Benares
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From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
CAWNPORE
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From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
FUTTEHPOOR
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From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
GangesnounUS /ˈɡændʒiz/
an Asian river; rises in the Himalayas and flows east into the Bay of Bengal; a sacred river of the Hindus
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
LUCKNOWnoun
a city in northern India in Uttar Pradesh; during the Indian Mutiny its British residents were besieged by Indian insurgents
From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
MAHAL
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From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
memorialsnounUS /məˈmɔːriəlz/
plural of “memorial” — a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
MutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
Nena
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From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
go across or through
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
Sahibnoun
formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
SIKRA
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From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
TAJ
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From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCKNOW TO CAWNPORE AND AGRA.--TAJ MAHAL AND FUTTEHPOOR SIKRA.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Lucknow to Cawnpore our friends had a ride of a little over two hours, through a fertile country, which was quite flat and uninteresting--a repetition of the journey from Benares to Lucknow.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A sad prominence was given to Cawnpore in 1857, so that few travellers will care to pass it without looking at the memorials of the events which at one time agitated the whole civilized world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cawnpore stands on a level plain, on the right bank of the Ganges, and covers a large area of ground; it would be almost without interest were it not for the terrible atrocities of Nena Sahib and his followers during the Mutiny.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A couple of hours will suffice for seeing the points of interest, and it happened that the train for the north gave the Doctor and his young companions all the time they needed for the excursion.
